Hormel Foods Corporation — MEDIUM THICK & CHUNKY SALSA
by Hormel Foods CorporationMRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product contains 5 distinct MRT-tested substances (Tomato, Onion, Chili Pepper, Garlic, and Citric Acid) and an unidentified ‘natural flavor’. Because it contains more than 3 triggers, it is classified as High Risk and is only appropriate for Phase 3 (Maintenance) of the LEAP protocol, requiring guidance from a Certified LEAP Therapist to ensure all individual triggers have been cleared.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| tomatoes | Tomato | DIRECT_MATCH |
| concentrated crushed tomatoes | Tomato | DIRECT_MATCH |
| onions | Onion | DIRECT_MATCH |
| jalapeno peppers | Chili Pepper | DIRECT_MATCH |
| dehydrated garlic | Garlic | DIRECT_MATCH |
| onion powder | Onion | DIRECT_MATCH |
| citric acid | Citric Acid | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| garlic powder | Garlic | 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
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
What This Means For Your Diet
With 5 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 5 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, concentrated crushed tomatoes, onions, jalapeno peppers, dehydrated garlic, onion powder, citric acid, garlic powder
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