McCormick & Company, Inc. — TUNA CLASSIC CAKE MIX
by McCormick & Company, Inc.MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product is considered high risk for individuals on the LEAP protocol, containing 10 MRT-tested substances. It features primary grain triggers (Wheat), multiple botanical triggers (Onion, Garlic, Mustard, Celery, Chili Pepper), and chemical/corn-derived components. Furthermore, the inclusion of ‘spices’ and ‘spice extractive’ introduces unknown variables that could contain additional hidden triggers.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| enriched wheat flour | Wheat | DIRECT_MATCH |
| yeast | Yeast (Baker’s) | DIRECT_MATCH |
| sugar | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| onions | Onion | DIRECT_MATCH |
| mustard | Mustard | DIRECT_MATCH |
| celery seed | Celery | DIRECT_MATCH |
| red pepper | Chili Pepper | DIRECT_MATCH |
| red pepper | Capsaicin | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| celery | Celery | DIRECT_MATCH |
| modified corn starch | Corn | DIRECT_MATCH |
| garlic | Garlic | DIRECT_MATCH |
| corn syrup solids | Corn | DIRECT_MATCH |
Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients
The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: spices, spice extractive
This is procedural data interpretation, not medical guidance. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.
Understanding These Triggers
A major grain trigger distinct from celiac disease. MRT measures inflammatory mediator release to wheat protein, not IgE-mediated gluten allergy. Found in bread, pasta, and many processed foods.
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.
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.
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.
Mustard is tested on the MRT panel and recognized as a major allergen in the EU. Found in condiments, dressings, marinades, and often hidden in spice blends and processed meats.
Celery is tested on the MRT panel and recognized as a major allergen in Europe. Found in soups, spice blends, and Bloody Mary mixes. Celery seed and celery salt also contain the reactive proteins.
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.
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."
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.
What This Means For Your Diet
With 10 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 10 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
enriched wheat flour, yeast, sugar, onions, mustard, celery seed, red pepper, red pepper, celery, modified corn starch, garlic, corn syrup solids
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