High Risk

McCormick & Company, Inc. — CHILE ‘N LIME HOT SAUCE

by McCormick & Company, Inc.

MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified

Chili PepperCapsaicinCitric AcidLime
LEAP Phase Status: Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided

Clinical Product Assessment

MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment

Clinical Narrative

This product contains 4 MRT-tested substances. Chili pepper is a direct food match and also contains the tested chemical capsaicin. Both citric acid and lime juice are present as direct panel matches. Additionally, the inclusion of ‘natural flavor’ introduces unknown variables that may contain other tested substances. Due to the presence of 3 or more triggers, this product is classified as high risk and should be avoided until Phase 3 under practitioner guidance.

Flagged Ingredient Mapping

Ingredient Maps To (MRT Panel) Match Type
chili pepper Chili Pepper, Capsaicin DIRECT_MATCH
citric acid Citric Acid CHEMICAL_MATCH
lime juice Lime 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

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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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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.

What This Means For Your Diet

With 4 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 4 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, citric acid, lime juice

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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.