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.
These bacteria also produce gas, usually as they digest food in the large intestines. Foods most often linked to intestinal gas include: 1  Beans and lentils. 2  Asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, and other vegetables. 3  Fructose, a natural sugar found in artichokes, onions, pears, wheat, and some soft drinks. 4  Lactose, the natural sugar found in milk.
Foods that cause gas. Some foods contain substances that aren't fully digested until they are acted upon (metabolized) by the bacteria in the lower intestine, where they're broken down into simpler substances, including gas. Common gas-producing foods and substances include: 1  Beans and lentils.