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: Milk and Dairy Products Milk and other dairy products contain a sugar called lactose, which can be difficult for your digestive tract to process if your body doesnât have enough of the enzyme lactase. 2  Cheese, ice cream, and milk all contain lactose, and may cause excessive gas in people.