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The sugars which produce gas are fructose, sorbitol and lactose. Lactose is milk sugar which is found in milk, cheese, ice cream, salad dressings, cereal, processed foods and bread. Fructose is found in pears, wheat, onions and artichokes. It is also found in fruit juices and sodas. Sorbitol is found in prunes, apples, pears and peaches. It is an added sweetener in sugar-free gums and candies, as well as in diet foods. These sugars can cause gas in the intestines.
Common causes of gas and bloating include: 1  Swallowed air. 2  If swallowed air is not burped up, it passes through the digestive tract and is released through the anus as flatus. 3  Excessive air swallowing may cause hiccups. 4  Foods and beverages.5  The amount of gas that different foods cause varies from person to person.ommon causes of gas and bloating include: 1  Swallowed air. 2  If swallowed air is not burped up, it passes through the digestive tract and is released through the anus as flatus. 3  Excessive air swallowing may cause hiccups. 4  Foods and beverages.