This enzyme is produced by the salivary glands and begins the chemical digestion of carbohydrates.
Salivary maltase
Salivary amylase
Salivary sucrase
Salivary lactase
Salivary Glands in the Mouth. Salivary glands secrete salivary amylase, which begins the chemical breakdown of carbohydrates by breaking the bonds between monomeric sugar units.