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.
Common gas-producing foods and substances include: 1  Beans and lentils. 2  Vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, bok choy and brussels sprouts (cruciferous vegetables) 3  Bran. 4  Dairy products containing lactose. 5  Fructose, which is found in some fruits and used as a sweetener in soft drinks and other products.