Hormel Foods Corporation — RESTAURANT STYLE SALSA
by Hormel Foods CorporationMRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product is classified as High Risk due to the identification of 6 MRT-tested substances: Tomato, Citric Acid, Chili Pepper, Capsaicin, Onion, and Garlic. Jalapeno peppers are flagged for both Chili Pepper and its chemical component, Capsaicin. The inclusion of ‘spices’ constitutes an unknown variable that may contain additional tested substances. Given the high trigger count, this product is unsuitable for the elimination or reintroduction phases and requires practitioner guidance for Phase 3 maintenance.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| tomatoes | Tomato | DIRECT_MATCH |
| tomato juice | Tomato | DIRECT_MATCH |
| citric acid | Citric Acid | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| jalapeno peppers | Chili Pepper | DIRECT_MATCH |
| jalapeno peppers | Capsaicin | CONTAINS_MATCH |
| onions | Onion | DIRECT_MATCH |
| tomato paste | Tomato | DIRECT_MATCH |
| dehydrated garlic | Garlic | DIRECT_MATCH |
| onion powder | Onion | DIRECT_MATCH |
Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients
The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: spices
This is procedural data interpretation, not medical guidance. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.
Understanding These Triggers
Tomato is a nightshade tested on the MRT panel. It appears in ketchup, pasta sauce, pizza, and many prepared foods. Includes all tomato-derived ingredients like tomato paste and powder.
A chemical additive tested on the MRT panel. Industrially produced from Aspergillus niger mold, not citrus fruit. Found in beverages, canned goods, candy, and as a preservative in thousands of products.
Chili pepper (Capsicum) is tested on the MRT panel. It appears in hot sauces, spice blends, seasoned meats, and many Mexican, Asian, and Indian-cuisine-inspired processed foods.
Onion is tested as a standalone substance on the MRT panel. It appears in seasonings, soups, sauces, and most savory processed foods. Often hidden as "dehydrated onion" or "onion powder" in spice blends.
Garlic is an MRT-tested substance found in seasoning blends, sauces, and many processed foods. Often listed as "garlic powder," "dehydrated garlic," or hidden in "spices" or "natural flavors."
What This Means For Your Diet
With 6 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 6 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
tomatoes, tomato juice, citric acid, jalapeno peppers, jalapeno peppers, onions, tomato paste, dehydrated garlic, onion powder
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