Tag: Gassy food

Petai, also known as the 'stink bean,' is a delicacy prized in Southeast Asia for its unique, pungent flavor, but it is also infamous for its strong odor and gaseous side effects. The truth is that for many, especially those with sensitive stomachs, petai is indeed gassy, a result of its high fiber and oligosaccharide content.

Beans, including canned cannellini beans, contain complex sugars called oligosaccharides that are a primary cause of intestinal gas. While all beans have this potential, canned varieties can be less gassy than their dried counterparts due to the canning process, and further steps can reduce the effect significantly.