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.
Gas-Producing Foods: Starchy Foods. Starches, which are very high in carbohydrates, can cause gas when your digestive tract goes through the process of breaking them down. At the top of the list are foods made with wheat, including breads, cereals, and pastas, all of which can lead to intestinal gas.