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Does coleslaw cause flatulence?
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It can - because it: Contains cabbage. Cabbage can cause gas because of the fiber content ; because it contains raffinose (a complex sugar) which is broken down in the large intestine. This break down process leads to gas production.
Answered 4/21/2016
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