Apples. The teachers' favorite contains sorbitol, a sugar that's naturally in many fruits. Some people's bodies can't absorb it properly, which gives them gas and bloating. It can cause diarrhea, especially for children.

Can eating apples give you gas?

Sorbitol and Gas

There's more: apples are also one of the fruits that rank high in sorbitol content. Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol that's naturally found in fruits and plants and is sometimes used as a food additive. Eating a lot of sorbitol may cause gastrointestinal issues including gas.

Why do apples give me so much gas?

Apples. ... However, apples have also been known to cause bloating and other digestive issues for some people. The culprits are fructose (which is a FODMAP) and the high fiber content. Fructose and fiber can both be fermented in the large intestine, and may cause gas and bloating.