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.
Many carbohydrates can cause stomach gas, as they can be tough for the digestive system to process. Some common high-fiber foods that can cause excessive gas include: 1  Beans. 2  Whole-wheat products, such as cereals, breads, and pastas.3  Bran products. 4  Oatmeal and oat bran. 5  Vegetables, especially asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage. 6  Fruits, especially pears, peaches, prunes, and apples.ome common high-fiber foods that can cause excessive gas include: 1  Beans. 2  Whole-wheat products, such as cereals, breads, and pastas. 3  Bran products.