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turmeric
Turmeric, or Curcuma longa, is a flowering plant in the ginger family Zingiberaceae. It is a perennial, rhizomatous, herbaceous plant native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia that requires temperatures between 20 and 30 °C and high annual rainfall to thrive. Plants are gathered each year for their rhizomes, some for propagation in the following season and some for consumption or dyeing.
Peak Community Rank
#3
Top 3 in 1
Avg Position
#5
4 Lists
Community Signal
Divisive Pick
Inline Rivalry Ballot
Rankings Featuring turmeric
#3
Contender: Turmeric (Curcumin)
#4
Contender: Turmeric
#5
Contender: Turmeric (with black pepper)
#8
Contender: Turmeric
Verified Entity DossierRanked #3 in Top 10 Best Anti-Inflammatory Foods
Most divisive on “Top 10 Healthiest Foods in the World” — ranked #8 there
Community Weigh-In & Debate
Should turmeric rank Top 3 in Anti-Inflammatory Foods?
Ranked #3 on "Top 10 Best Anti-Inflammatory Foods". Cast your vote to back or challenge this spot.
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Most Argued About
“Top 10 Healthiest Foods in the World”
Ranks as high as #3 on some lists — but only #8 here. Fans are divided.
See the debate →Frequently Asked Questions
What is turmeric's highest community ranking?⌄
turmeric is ranked #3 on "Top 10 Best Anti-Inflammatory Foods" — its best placement across 4 lists on top10grid.com.
How many top-10 lists feature turmeric?⌄
turmeric appears in 4 lists on top10grid.com, spanning categories including HEALTH.
Is turmeric a controversial ranking?⌄
Yes — community opinion on turmeric varies widely. It ranks as high as #3 on some lists and as low as #8 on others, a spread of 5 positions, making it one of the more debated picks on top10grid.com.
