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Moisture content of food and pooled bolus samples and amount of saliva in bolus samples
| Food | Moisture content of food, % | Moisture content of pooled bolus, % | Amount of saliva in bolus, g/g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spaghetti | 58.2 | 62.5 | 4.4 |
| Penne | 52.9 | 59.9 | 7.0 |
| Bread | 33.7 | 55.9 | 22.2 |
| Couscous | 55.2 | 64.4 | 9.2 |
| Range | 33.7–58.2 | 55.9–64.4 | 4.4–22.2 |
