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.
Not all types of fiber cause gas. Fiber comes in two types, soluble and insoluble. Foods that contain soluble fiber tend to produce more gas than foods high in insoluble fiber. Some sugars as well as fiber can cause gas; foods that contain both soluble fiber and sugars that cause gas have extra gas-producing potential. The types of bacteria you have in your gut -- which varies from person to person -- can also affect how much gas you produce.