CookingRaffinose and fibre in lentils cause gas for many people; washing, soaking and cooking dal thoroughly makes it easier to digest. Red lentils need half an hour to an hour, kidney beans 8 to 12 hours.
VegetablesIn a June 2026 BBC Bangla report, senior gastroenterologist Arul Prakash said potato is not among the foods that cause the most gas, but large portions, the way it is cooked and a person's digestion can leave some people bloated.
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