Why does food at room temperature feel cold but water at room temperature feels room temperature?

Question

I live in a country where room temp is around 28C. When I leave food out, it feels cold in my mouth, but water which should be the same temperature does not. Why is this?

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Answer 1

Because maybe you are used to eating food that is hot and/or fresh, while you are used to drinking room temperature drinks which is why the food feels cold