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McCormick & Company, Inc. — IMITATION BACON BITS

by McCormick & Company, Inc.

MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified

SoybeanYeast (Baker's)Cane SugarFD&C Red #3FD&C Red #40
LEAP Phase Status: Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided

Clinical Product Assessment

MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment

Clinical Narrative

This product contains five distinct MRT-tested substances, including multiple derivatives of Soybean, Yeast, Cane Sugar, and two synthetic food dyes. The presence of ‘natural flavors’ and ‘caramel color’ introduces additional unknown variables that may contain hidden corn, wheat, or other reactive substances. Due to the high number of chemical and food triggers, this product is categorized as HIGH_RISK and is not suitable for early phases of the ImmunoCalm protocol.

Flagged Ingredient Mapping

Ingredient Maps To (MRT Panel) Match Type
soy flour Soybean DIRECT_MATCH
soybean oil Soybean DIRECT_MATCH
hydrolyzed soy protein Soybean DIRECT_MATCH
yeast extract Yeast (Baker’s) DIRECT_MATCH
sugar Cane Sugar DIRECT_MATCH
FD&C Red No. 3 FD&C Red #3 CHEMICAL_MATCH
FD&C Red No. 40 FD&C Red #40 CHEMICAL_MATCH

Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients

The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: natural flavor, artificial flavor, caramel color

This is procedural data interpretation, not medical guidance. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.

Understanding These Triggers

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Soybean

Soy-derived ingredients appear in a wide range of processed foods including soy lecithin, soybean oil, and textured soy protein. One of the most prevalent hidden triggers.

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Yeast (Baker's)

Baker's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) is MRT-tested. Found in bread, rolls, pizza dough, and fermented foods. Also present as yeast extract, a common flavor enhancer in savory products.

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Cane Sugar

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.

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FD&C Red #40

Allura Red AC is the most widely used food dye and one of the most reactive chemical additives on the MRT panel. Found in candy, beverages, cereals, snack foods, and even some medications.

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

soy flour, soybean oil, hydrolyzed soy protein, yeast extract, sugar, FD&C Red No. 3, FD&C Red No. 40

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Medical Disclaimer: This data is algorithmically generated based on USDA databases and is not medical advice. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.