Carbohydrate digestion is the process in which our body breaks down carbohydrates (sugars and starches) into smaller molecules so that they can be easily absorbed and used for energy. Full definition
First, some of them are involved in the initial digestion of carbohydrates to form the very first product of carbohydrate digestion which is starch. (mypetneedsthat.com)
The mouth: food is manually broken down by our teeth and coated in saliva, which contains digestive enzymes that are necessary for carbohydrate digestion. (bodyunburdened.com)
Not only does it mechanically break down food, but it also coats the food in saliva, which contains key digestive enzymes that assist with carbohydrate digestion. (bodyunburdened.com)