When you feel your stomach start to churn after digging into a tasty burrito, one question inevitably springs to mind: Why do beans make you fart so much!? The good news is, it’s not just you. A bunch ...

Beans are highly nutritious and rich in various important vitamins and minerals, including potassium, magnesium, folate, iron, and zinc (1). However, they’re also known for causing unpleasant ...

If you’ve ever wondered what it is about beans in particular that gives you gas, or just need a farting refresher, this strangely adorable animation guides you through a bean’s journey from teeth to ...

If we’re being honest, beans have taken too much blame. From childhood, we’ve been told that eating beans will make you gassy. Some people even avoid them altogether to avoid “embarrassing situations.

Beans cooked with a pinch of bacteria means diners can tuck in without the explosive results, scientists say. Researchers from Venezuela say two strains of bacteria are the key to producing fart-free ...

You might already know that hydrogen sulfide—the chemical compound responsible for making passing gas smell like rotten eggs—could be toxic, and even lethal. (Please don't try lighting yours on fire, ...