High Risk

McCormick & Company, Inc. — SMOKEY MESQUITE LEGENDARY BAR-B-Q SAUCE, SMOKEY MESQUITE

by McCormick & Company, Inc.

MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified

CornCane SugarTomatoMustardChili PepperOnionGarlic
LEAP Phase Status: Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided

Clinical Product Assessment

MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment

Clinical Narrative

This product contains 7 MRT-tested substances, including multiple botanical and grain-based triggers. Significant components include Tomato, Cane Sugar (from sugar and molasses), and Corn (from maltodextrin and distilled vinegar). The inclusion of ‘spices’ and ‘natural flavor’ introduces additional unknown variables. Given the high trigger count, this product is categorized as high risk and should only be considered during the maintenance phase under the direction of a Certified LEAP Therapist.

Flagged Ingredient Mapping

Ingredient Maps To (MRT Panel) Match Type
distilled vinegar Corn DERIVED_ADJUNCT
sugar Cane Sugar DIRECT_MATCH
tomato paste Tomato DIRECT_MATCH
molasses Cane Sugar DERIVED_ADJUNCT
mustard Mustard DIRECT_MATCH
chili pepper Chili Pepper DIRECT_MATCH
red pepper Chili Pepper DIRECT_MATCH
mustard bran Mustard DIRECT_MATCH
onion Onion DIRECT_MATCH
garlic Garlic DIRECT_MATCH
corn maltodextrin Corn DIRECT_MATCH

Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients

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

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

Understanding These Triggers

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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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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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Tomato

Tomato is a nightshade tested on the MRT panel. It appears in ketchup, pasta sauce, pizza, and many prepared foods. Includes all tomato-derived ingredients like tomato paste and powder.

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Mustard

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.

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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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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."

What This Means For Your Diet

With 7 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 7 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

distilled vinegar, sugar, tomato paste, molasses, mustard, chili pepper, red pepper, mustard bran, onion, garlic, corn maltodextrin

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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.