Alpaca spit is scientifically made of saliva. Saliva is a clear liquid secreted by the salivary glands. It contains mucin, which is a glycoprotein that lubricates the mouth, and enzymes that begin the digestion of food. electrolytes, such as sodium and potassium, to help keep a balance of fluids in the body. Byproducts of metabolized proteins, such as urea and ammonia. glucose, to provide energy for the cells of the salivary glands. Water, to help keep all of the other ingredients evenly distributed and maintain the saliva at the proper consistency. Alpacas typically produce about two to four liters (0.53 to 1.06 US gal) of saliva per day. The color of alpaca spit varies depending on its diet, but it is typically clear or slightly yellowish. Alpacas are ruminant animals, meaning that they have a four-chamber stomach that ferments their food before it moves on to the rest of the digestive system. This fermentation process produces methane gas, which gives alpacas their distinctive smell. When an alpaca spits, it is usually aimed at another alpaca or a human, and the act is often