what is a mass formed during the process of chewing
What is a Food Bolus? A food bolus is a small, round mass of food that is formed in the mouth during the early phase of digestion. A food bolus is formed when a piece of food is chewed, lubricated with saliva, mixed with enzymes and formed into a soft, lubricated and cohesive mass. The bolus is held in the mouth, or oral cavity, until the process of swallowing begins.