PepsiCo, Inc. (CytoSport) — PLANT-BASED PROTEIN POWDER, DOUBLE CHOCOLATE, DOUBLE CHOCOLATE
by PepsiCo, Inc. (CytoSport)MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
Clinical analysis identified 9 MRT-tested substances within this product. It contains six direct food matches (Green Pea, Corn, Cane Sugar, Cocoa, Tapioca, and Sunflower) and three chemical constituents (Fructose, Caffeine, and Phenylethylamine) that are independently listed on the MRT 176 panel. The presence of ‘natural flavor’ represents an additional unknown variable. Due to the high number of reactive substances, this product is classified as high risk and is only appropriate for Phase 3 maintenance under practitioner supervision.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| pea protein isolate | Green Pea | DIRECT_MATCH |
| soluble corn fiber | Corn | DIRECT_MATCH |
| cane sugar | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| cane sugar | Fructose | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| maltodextrin | Corn | DIRECT_MATCH |
| cocoa (processed with alkali) | Cocoa | DIRECT_MATCH |
| cocoa (processed with alkali) | Caffeine | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| cocoa (processed with alkali) | Phenylethylamine | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| modified tapioca starch | Tapioca | DIRECT_MATCH |
| high oleic sunflower oil | Sunflower | DIRECT_MATCH |
Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients
The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: natural flavor
This is procedural data interpretation, not medical guidance. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.
Understanding These Triggers
Green pea is an MRT-tested legume increasingly used as pea protein in plant-based meats, protein powders, and dairy alternatives. Also found in soups and frozen vegetable blends.
Corn derivatives are among the hardest triggers to avoid. Found as corn syrup, cornstarch, modified food starch, dextrose, maltodextrin, and citric acid in thousands of processed products.
Cane sugar sensitivity is specific to sugarcane-derived sweeteners and is distinct from glucose intolerance. Look for it in ingredient lists as sucrose, cane juice, or turbinado sugar.
Fructose is tested independently from cane sugar on the MRT panel. Found as high-fructose corn syrup, agave nectar, and crystalline fructose. MRT tests inflammatory mediator response, not malabsorption.
Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) is tested as a standalone substance. Reactivity to cocoa affects all chocolate-containing products. Distinct from dairy or sugar reactions that often co-occur in chocolate.
Caffeine is tested as a chemical substance on the MRT panel. Found in coffee, tea, chocolate, energy drinks, and some medications. Sensitivity is to the compound itself, not the beverage.
Tapioca (cassava-derived starch) is MRT-tested. Increasingly used as a gluten-free thickener, in boba tea, puddings, and as modified food starch. Common in allergen-free baking.
Sunflower seed and sunflower oil are MRT-tested. Sunflower lecithin is increasingly used as a soy lecithin alternative. Found in chips, cooking oils, and many "allergen-friendly" products.
What This Means For Your Diet
With 9 identified triggers, this product has a high concentration of MRT-tested substances. The probability that at least one of these triggers is reactive on your personal panel is statistically significant.
This product is not recommended during Phase 1 (Elimination) or Phase 2 (Reintroduction). It may only be considered during Phase 3 (Maintenance) after your Certified LEAP Therapist has confirmed that all 9 substances scored Green on your individual MRT results.
Products with 3 or more MRT panel triggers require individualized evaluation. Do not attempt to self-assess — your CLT has the clinical training to weigh multiple reactive substances and potential cross-reactivity.
Full Ingredient List
pea protein isolate, soluble corn fiber, cane sugar, cane sugar, maltodextrin, cocoa (processed with alkali), cocoa (processed with alkali), cocoa (processed with alkali), modified tapioca starch, high oleic sunflower oil
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