| 100% | BHT | 3 | Food additive that retards rancidity: Abbr. |
| 62% | MSG | 3 | Food additive that enhances flavor: Abbr. |
| 57% | MSG | 3 | Asian food additive that enhances flavor: Abbr. |
| 56% | MSG | 3 | Additive that makes food taste more savory: Abbr. |
| 54% | MSG | 3 | Chinese food additive that adds a certain "je ne sais quoi," say: Abbr. |
| 49% | DYE | 3 | Food additive that affects color |
| 46% | MSG | 3 | Food additive that imparts umami flavor, for short |
| 45% | MSG | 3 | Chinese flavor-enhancing food additive: Abbr. |
| 45% | MSG | 3 | Once-controversial Chinese food additive: Abbr. |
| 44% | MSG | 3 | Chinese food additive: Abbr. |
| 44% | MSG | 3 | Controversial food additive: Abbr. |
| 44% | MSG | 3 | Savory food additive: Abbr. |
| 44% | MSG | 3 | Food additive in many Chinese restaurants: Abbr. |
| 44% | MSG | 3 | Food additive with an umami flavor: Abbr. |
| 44% | MSG | 3 | Flavor-enhancing food additive: Abbr. |
| 41% | MSG | 3 | Chinese food or Doritos additive: Abbr. |
| 41% | USDA | 4 | Group that certifies organic food: Abbr. |
| 40% | MSG | 3 | Additive in Doritos that enhances savory flavors: Abbr. |
| 39% | MSG | 3 | Flavor enhancing additive in Chinese food: Abbr. |
| 39% | MSG | 3 | Taste-enhancing additive in Chinese food: Abbr. |
| 38% | MSG | 3 | Chinese food additive (Abbr.) |
| 37% | ECOLI | 5 | Bacteria that could cause food poisoning: 2 wds., abbr. |
| 37% | USDA | 4 | Food-inspection agency that grades beef: Abbr. |
| 36% | STP | 3 | Motor additive brand that sponsors NASCAR Sprint Cup Series: Abbr. |
| 36% | MSG | 3 | Flavor enhancer that might be used in Chinese food: Abbr. |
| 36% | SYSCO | 5 | Foodservice giant that terminated its merger with US Foods: Abbr. |
| 36% | CSA | 3 | System that connects producers and consumers within the food system: Abbr. |
| 34% | MSG | 3 | Food additive |
| 34% | DYE | 3 | Food additive |
| 34% | SALT | 4 | Food additive |