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| Rank | Topic | Wikipedia views Oct 21 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water - | 24646 |
| 2 | Aluminium - color (silver) | 23265 |
| 3 | Gold - color (gold) | 22786 |
| 4 | Ethanol (alcohol) - | 22206 |
| 5 | Vitamin D (Calciferol) - | 22196 |
| 6 | Caffeine - stimulant | 21601 |
| 7 | Copper complexes of chlorophylls - color (green) | 19580 |
| 8 | Carbon dioxide - acidity regulator, propellant | 18924 |
| 9 | Iron - | 18242 |
| 10 | Alcohol - | 15462 |
| 11 | Acetic acid - acidity regulator | 15063 |
| 12 | Nitrogen - propellant | 14031 |
| 13 | Sodium hydroxide - mineral salt | 14016 |
| 14 | Sulfuric acid - acidity regulator | 13929 |
| 15 | Hydrochloric acid - acidity regulator | 13507 |
| 16 | Silver - color (silver) | 12969 |
| 17 | Sodium bicarbonate - mineral salt | 12593 |
| 18 | Quinoa oil - similar in composition and use to corn oil | 12568 |
| 19 | Chlorine - flour treatment agent | 11711 |
| 20 | Magnesium - | 10868 |
| 21 | Milk - | 10735 |
| 22 | Glycerol - | 10632 |
| 23 | Pomegranate seeds (though some consider these a fruit, not a spice) | 10469 |
| 24 | Cinnamon oil - used for flavoring. | 10415 |
| 25 | Helium - propellant | 10399 |
| 26 | Salt - | 10268 |
| 27 | Sugar - | 9798 |
| 28 | Nitrous oxide - propellant | 9415 |
| 29 | Ginger - | 9393 |
| 30 | Formaldehyde - preservative | 9153 |
| 31 | Tetrahydrocannabinol- flavor enhancer, potential anti carcinogen | 8652 |
| 32 | Gluten - | 8440 |
| 33 | Avocado oil - used a substitute for olive oil. Also used in cosmetics and skin care products. | 8387 |
| 34 | Calcium carbonates - color (white), anticaking agent, stabiliser | 8350 |
| 35 | Vitamin - | 8252 |
| 36 | Monosodium glutamate (MSG) - flavor enhancer | 8166 |
| 37 | Egg - | 8059 |
| 38 | Silicon dioxide - anti-caking agent | 7867 |
| 39 | Aspartame - artificial sweetener | 7783 |
| 40 | Phosphoric acid - food acid | 7643 |
| 41 | Magnesium sulfate - mineral salt, acidity regulator, firming agent | 7414 |
| 42 | Fat - | 7202 |
| 43 | Ginseng - | 7186 |
| 44 | Sodium carbonate - mineral salt | 7128 |
| 45 | Coriander seed oil - used medicinally. Also used as a flavoring agent in pharmaceutical and food industries. | 7099 |
| 46 | Vinegar - | 6976 |
| 47 | Gelatin/gelatine - Gelling agent, emulsifier | 6885 |
| 48 | Benzoic acid - preservative | 6825 |
| 49 | Vitamin K - | 6766 |
| 50 | Powdered Cellulose - anti-caking agent | 6755 |
| 51 | nicotinic acid (vitamin B<sub>3</sub>) - color retention agent | 6739 |
| 52 | Citric acid - food acid | 6593 |
| 53 | Green tea - | 6467 |
| 54 | Fructose - | 6277 |
| 55 | Turmeric - color (yellow and orange) | 6241 |
| 56 | Lactic acid - acidity regulator, preservative, antioxidant | 6210 |
| 57 | Saffron - color | 6124 |
| 58 | Chlorophylls and Chlorophyllins - color (green) | 6122 |
| 59 | Sulfur dioxide - preservative, antioxidant | 6110 |
| 60 | Manganese - | 6048 |
| 61 | Garlic - | 5996 |
| 62 | Olive oil - used in cooking - cosmetics - soaps and as a fuel for traditional oil lamps | 5843 |
| 63 | Argon - propellant | 5729 |
| 64 | Potassium nitrate - preservative, color fixative | 5705 |
| 65 | EDTA - Antioxidant, Chelating Agent | 5485 |
| 66 | Potassium chloride - mineral salt | 5305 |
| 67 | Wasabi - | 5280 |
| 68 | Legume - | 5120 |
| 69 | Lysine - | 5068 |
| 70 | Calcium chloride - mineral salt | 4967 |
| 71 | Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) | 4912 |
| 72 | Nutmeg - | 4807 |
| 73 | Borax - preservative | 4738 |
| 74 | Fenugreek - | 4708 |
| 75 | Thiamine (Vitamin B1) - | 4682 |
| 76 | Lemon juice - | 4403 |
| 77 | Oregano oil - contains thymol and carvacrol - making it a useful fungicide. Also used to treat digestive problems. [link] | 4340 |
| 78 | Cardamom - | 4325 |
| 79 | Echinacea - | 4299 |
| 80 | Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) - antioxidant (water soluble) | 4211 |
| 81 | Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia) - | 4157 |
| 82 | Canola oil/Rapeseed oil, one of the most widely used cooking oils, from a (trademarked) cultivar of rapeseed. | 4154 |
| 83 | Amylases - flour treatment agent | 4144 |
| 84 | Caper (Capparis spinosa) | 4144 |
| 85 | Paraffins - glazing agent | 4142 |
| 86 | Sodium acetate - preservative, acidity regulator | 4137 |
| 87 | Titanium dioxide - color (white) | 4125 |
| 88 | Lecithins - antioxidant, Emulsifier | 4084 |
| 89 | Propylene glycol - humectant | 4055 |
| 90 | Pepper (black, white, and green) - | 4028 |
| 91 | Molybdenum - | 3989 |
| 92 | Potassium hydroxide - mineral salt | 3988 |
| 93 | Calcium hydroxide - mineral salt | 3930 |
| 94 | Boric acid - preservative | 3874 |
| 95 | Calcium oxide - mineral salt | 3873 |
| 96 | Acacia - | 3860 |
| 97 | Palm oil - the most widely produced tropical oil. Also used to make biofuel. | 3854 |
| 98 | Tamarind - | 3819 |
| 99 | Sucralose - artificial sweetener | 3795 |
| 100 | Magnesium hydroxide - mineral salt | 3752 |
| 101 | Lactose - | 3702 |
| 102 | Cumin - | 3674 |
| 103 | Glycine - flavor enhancer | 3662 |
| 104 | Vitamin B<sub>2</sub> (Riboflavin) - | 3555 |
| 105 | Formic acid - preservative | 3499 |
| 106 | Garam masala - | 3473 |
| 107 | Poppy seed - | 3461 |
| 108 | Ammonium chloride - mineral salt | 3450 |
| 109 | Magnesium oxide - anti-caking agent | 3406 |
| 110 | Tannins - color, emulsifier, stabiliser, thickener | 3386 |
| 111 | Butane - propellant | 3377 |
| 112 | Lavender (Lavandula spp.) | 3327 |
| 113 | Celery seed - | 3301 |
| 114 | Prune kernel oil - marketed as a gourmet cooking oil [link] | 3290 |
| 115 | Paprika extract - | 3288 |
| 116 | Sodium nitrate - preservative, color fixative | 3274 |
| 117 | Agar - thickener, vegetable gum, stabilizer, gelling agent | 3239 |
| 118 | Glutamic acid - flavor enhancer | 3194 |
| 119 | Pistachio oil - strongly flavored oil, particularly for use in salads. [link] | 3186 |
| 120 | Anise - | 3168 |
| 121 | Pectin - vegetable gum, emulsifier | 3129 |
| 122 | Jasmine - | 3126 |
| 123 | Xylitol - humectant, stabiliser | 3110 |
| 124 | Alfalfa - | 3037 |
| 125 | Maltodextrin - carbohydrate sweetener | 2981 |
| 126 | Chicory - | 2906 |
| 127 | Milk thistle (Silybum) - | 2874 |
| 128 | Coconut oil - a cooking oil, high in saturated fat - particularly used in baking and cosmetics. | 2870 |
| 129 | Leucine - flavor enhancer | 2820 |
| 130 | Raspberry (leaves) | 2812 |
| 131 | Sorbitol - humectant, emulsifier, sweetener | 2786 |
| 132 | Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) - | 2780 |
| 133 | Talc - anti-caking agent | 2763 |
| 134 | Sodium benzoate - preservative | 2720 |
| 135 | Magnesium chloride - mineral salt | 2671 |
| 136 | Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) - | 2615 |
| 137 | Horseradish - | 2579 |
| 138 | Pine seed oil - an expensive food oil, used in salads and as a condiment. [link] | 2549 |
| 139 | Choline salts and esters - emulsifier | 2534 |
| 140 | Inositol - | 2511 |
| 141 | Juniper berry oil - used as a flavor. Also used medicinally, including traditional medicine. | 2508 |
| 142 | Chalk - color (white), anticaking agent, stabiliser | 2505 |
| 143 | Iron oxides and hydroxides - color | 2498 |
| 144 | Egg white - | 2474 |
| 145 | Vitamin B<sub>5</sub> (Pantothenic acid) - | 2463 |
| 146 | Shellac - glazing agent | 2428 |
| 147 | Thyme - | 2421 |
| 148 | Margarine - | 2417 |
| 149 | Ammonium hydroxide - mineral salt | 2367 |
| 150 | Ammonium sulfate - mineral salt, improving agent | 2359 |
| 151 | Stearic acid - anti-caking agent | 2346 |
| 152 | Methionine - | 2335 |
| 153 | Kelp - | 2324 |
| 154 | Corn syrup - | 2254 |
| 155 | Mustard - | 2252 |
| 156 | Maltose - | 2251 |
| 157 | Caramel IV (Ammonia sulfite process) - color (brown and black) | 2230 |
| 158 | Lycopene - color | 2192 |
| 159 | Xanthan gum - thickener, vegetable gum, stabilizer | 2179 |
| 160 | Lard - | 2165 |
| 161 | Asafoetida - | 2149 |
| 162 | Allspice - | 2139 |
| 163 | Sumac - | 2127 |
| 164 | Benzoyl peroxide - flour treatment agent | 2098 |
| 165 | Bentonite - anti-caking agent | 2095 |
| 166 | Sodium nitrite - preservative, color fixative | 2094 |
| 167 | Baking powder - leavening agent; includes acid and base | 2069 |
| 168 | Calcium sulfate - flour treatment agent, mineral salt, sequestrant, improving agent, firming agent | 2052 |
| 169 | Malic acid - acidity regulator | 2023 |
| 170 | Mustard seed - | 2001 |
| 171 | Lipases - flavor enhancer | 1990 |
| 172 | Rocket (Arugula) | 1983 |
| 173 | Saccharin - artificial sweetener | 1967 |
| 174 | Tocopherol concentrate (natural) - antioxidant | 1929 |
| 175 | Carrageenan - thickener, vegetable gum, stabilizer, gelling agent, emulsifier | 1910 |
| 176 | L(+)-Tartaric acid - food acid | 1905 |
| 177 | Cochineal - color (red) | 1886 |
| 178 | Vitamin A (Retinol) - | 1880 |
| 179 | Potassium carbonate - mineral salt | 1870 |
| 180 | Egg yolk - | 1867 |
| 181 | Magnesium citrate - acidity regulator | 1856 |
| 182 | Dill (Anethum graveolens) - | 1758 |
| 183 | Chlorine dioxide - flour treatment agent | 1708 |
| 184 | Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus, C. flexuosus, and other species) - | 1703 |
| 185 | Inulin | 1699 |
| 186 | Lysozyme - preservative | 1698 |
| 187 | Bergamot - in Earl Grey tea | 1686 |
| 188 | Nicotinamide (vitamin B<sub>3</sub>) - color retention agent | 1670 |
| 189 | Curcumin - color (yellow and orange) | 1654 |
| 190 | carmines - color (red) | 1654 |
| 191 | Beeswax - glazing agent | 1653 |
| 192 | Sandalwood - color | 1648 |
| 193 | Grape seed oil - suitable for cooking at high temperatures. Also used as a salad oil, and in cosmetics. | 1629 |
| 194 | Mint (Mentha spp.) - | 1621 |
| 195 | Lutein - color | 1609 |
| 196 | Acesulfame potassium - artificial sweetener | 1577 |
| 197 | Aluminium sulfate - mineral salt | 1569 |
| 198 | Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) - | 1569 |
| 199 | Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) - | 1565 |
| 200 | Caraway - | 1559 |
| 201 | Sodium citrates - food acid | 1558 |
| 202 | Tartrazine - color (yellow and orange) (FDA: FD&C Yellow #5) | 1545 |
| 203 | Indigotine - color (blue) (FDA: FD&C Blue #2) | 1515 |
| 204 | Succinic acid - food acid | 1509 |
| 205 | Carotenes - color | 1488 |
| 206 | Calcium phosphates - mineral salt, anti-caking agent, firming agent | 1465 |
| 207 | Vitamin B<sub>6</sub> (Pyrodoxine) - | 1445 |
| 208 | Konjac - thickener, vegetable gum | 1441 |
| 209 | Beetroot red - color (red) | 1422 |
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