How many liters of food can the stomach hold?

The stomach can stretch and hold up to 1.5 liters of food and drink.

The stomach may take in a lot at once and release it gradually into the small intestine for further processing and absorption due to its capacity to hold food.

The stomach's elasticity enables it to return to its original size after digestion, and it can expand or contract depending on how much food it absorbs. 

The ability of the stomach to store food is crucial for maintaining a steady flow of nutrients into the small intestine for absorption.