Relationship between oral texture perception and food dynamics during liquid swallowing in young healthy adults

Key Points

• This research aims to explore how the perception of texture in food influences the dynamics of swallowing liquids.
• Analyzed oral texture perception using sensory evaluation methods.
• Conducted liquid swallowing trials with young healthy adults to assess dynamics.
• Evaluated relationships between texture perception and swallowing mechanics.
• Found significant associations between specific oral texture perceptions and swallowing efficiency metrics.
• Demonstrated varying impacts of food texture on swallowing dynamics across different liquid consistencies.