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.
One major gas producer is raffinose, a complex sugar found in vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli, brussels sprouts, asparagus and some whole grains. Peas and beans contain starches and fiber that can cause problems as well. Rice is the only starch that doesn't create gas.