Clif Bar and Company — CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT BUTTER ORGANIC NUT BUTTER FILLED ENERGY BARS, CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT BUTTER
by Clif Bar and CompanyMRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product is highly complex and contains 13 unique MRT-tested substances, including three types of tree nuts, multiple grains, and various sweeteners. Additionally, it contains vegetable glycerin (a tested chemical) and ‘natural flavors,’ which are of unknown composition and may harbor additional triggers. Due to the high trigger density, this product is strictly contraindicated for the elimination and early reintroduction phases of the LEAP protocol.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| organic hazelnut butter | Hazelnut | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic cashew butter | Cashew | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic almond butter | Almond | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic brown rice syrup | Rice | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic rolled oats | Oat | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic oat flour | Oat | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic pea protein | Green Pea | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic date paste | Date | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic tapioca syrup | Tapioca | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic high oleic sunflower oil | Sunflower | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic dried cane syrup | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic cane syrup | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic rice starch | Rice | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic brown rice protein | Rice | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic rice flour | Rice | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic alkalized cocoa | Cocoa | DIRECT_MATCH |
| vegetable glycerin | Glycerin/Glycerol | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| organic unsweetened chocolate | Cocoa | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic coconut | Coconut | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic cocoa | Cocoa | DIRECT_MATCH |
| sunflower lecithin | Sunflower | DIRECT_MATCH |
Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients
The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: natural flavors
This is procedural data interpretation, not medical guidance. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.
Understanding These Triggers
Tree nut tested individually on the MRT panel. Almond flour and almond milk are common substitutes in elimination diets — verify your personal MRT results before using.
Rice is often used as a "safe" base in elimination diets, but some patients do react to it. Verify with your MRT results before assuming rice is safe for your Phase 1 rotation.
Oat is independently tested on the MRT panel. Found in oatmeal, granola, and many "gluten-free" products that use oat flour. Distinct from wheat sensitivity.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Glycerin is a chemical additive tested on the MRT panel. Used as a humectant and sweetener in protein bars, toothpaste, medications, and processed foods. Can be derived from plant or animal fats.
Coconut is tested as an individual substance on the MRT panel. Found as coconut oil, coconut milk, coconut cream, and coconut flour — all common substitutes in dairy-free and paleo diets.
What This Means For Your Diet
With 13 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 13 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
organic hazelnut butter, organic cashew butter, organic almond butter, organic brown rice syrup, organic rolled oats, organic oat flour, organic pea protein, organic date paste, organic tapioca syrup, organic high oleic sunflower oil, organic dried cane syrup, organic cane syrup, organic rice starch, organic brown rice protein, organic rice flour, organic alkalized cocoa, vegetable glycerin, organic unsweetened chocolate, organic coconut, organic cocoa, sunflower lecithin
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