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 These sugars must be broken down by bacteria in the intestines. 2  Fruits and vegetables such as Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, carrots, prunes, apricots. 3  These contain sugars and starches that may cause gassiness and bloating. 4  Sweeteners can also cause gas and bloating.