critâ¢ic. 1. a person who judges, evaluates, or criticizes. 2. a person who evaluates, analyzes, or judges literary or artistic works, dramatic or musical performances, etc., as for a newspaper. 3. a person who tends too readily to find fault or make harsh judgments; faultfinder. 4. Archaic.
Starches. Most starches, including potatoes, corn, pasta, and wheat, produce gas as they are broken down in the large intestine. Rice is the only starch that does not cause gas. Fiber. Many foods contain soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber dissolves easily in water and takes on a soft, gel-like texture in the intestines.
1 Gas-Producing Foods: Fruits Some fruits contain another sugar, called sorbitol, which causes excessive gas. 2  The biggest culprits include prunes, apples, peaches, and pears.3  Sugar-free gum and candy are sweetened with sorbitol, which is why they can lead to excessive gas, too.egetables that have soluble fiber, like peas, can cause gas as theyâre digested in the large intestine. Those with insoluble fiber should pass through without discomfort or excessive gas. 1  Gas-Producing Foods: Fruits Some fruits contain another sugar, called sorbitol, which causes excessive gas.