High Risk

P — TACO SEASONING MIX

by P
Source: USDA FoodData Central | Mapped: 176 MRT Panel Substances | Reviewed by Kerry Watson, NTP, RWP

MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified

Chili PepperPaprikaOnionGarlicCornPotatoCitric AcidCane Sugar
LEAP Phase Status: Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided

Clinical Product Assessment

MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment

Clinical Narrative

This taco seasoning mix contains at least 8 MRT-tested substances. It includes multiple botanical triggers (Chili Pepper, Paprika, Onion, Garlic), starches (Corn, Potato), a sweetener (Cane Sugar), and a chemical additive (Citric Acid). The presence of ‘spices’ and ‘natural flavors’ also introduces unknown variables that could contain additional MRT triggers such as Cumin or Oregano. Due to the high trigger density, this product is incompatible with Phase 1 or 2 of the LEAP protocol.

Flagged Ingredient Mapping

Ingredient Maps To (MRT Panel) Match Type
chili pepper Chili Pepper DIRECT_MATCH
paprika Paprika DIRECT_MATCH
onion powder Onion DIRECT_MATCH
garlic powder Garlic DIRECT_MATCH
corn starch Corn DIRECT_MATCH
potato starch Potato DIRECT_MATCH
citric acid Citric Acid CHEMICAL_MATCH
sugar Cane Sugar DIRECT_MATCH

Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients

The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: spices, natural flavors

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

Understanding These Triggers

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Chili Pepper

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.

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Paprika

Paprika is a dried Capsicum spice tested on the MRT panel. Used heavily in seasoning blends, sausages, cheese coatings, and snack foods. Often listed generically as "spices" on ingredient labels.

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Onion

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.

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Garlic

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."

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Corn

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.

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Potato

Potato is an MRT-tested substance that also appears as modified food starch, potato starch, and potato flour. One of the nightshade family foods tested on the panel.

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Citric Acid

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.

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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.

What This Means For Your Diet

With 8 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 8 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

chili pepper, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, corn starch, potato starch, citric acid, sugar

UPC: 041415115088 Last Updated: April 26, 2026

About This Assessment

This safety assessment was generated by cross-referencing the USDA FoodData Central ingredient record for this product against the 176 substances tested on the Mediator Release Test (MRT) panel. Clinical notes are produced with AI assistance using the matched ingredient data and reviewed by Kerry Watson, NTP, RWP for accuracy against published LEAP ImmunoCalm® protocol guidelines. Risk classifications are based on the number and type of MRT-tested substances identified. This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice — always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist before making dietary changes.

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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.