Pepsi-Cola North America Inc. — SWEET TEA
by Pepsi-Cola North America Inc.MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product analysis identifies 6 MRT-tested substances, including both food-based triggers and chemical additives. It contains Tea, Cane Sugar, and Corn (via High Fructose Corn Syrup), alongside Fructose, Citric Acid, and Benzoic Acid (derived from sodium benzoate). The presence of ‘natural flavors’ further complicates the safety profile as it may mask additional triggers. Due to the high number of reactive substances, this product is contraindicated for the Elimination and Reintroduction phases.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| brewed tea | Tea | DIRECT_MATCH |
| sugar | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| high fructose corn syrup | Corn | DIRECT_MATCH |
| high fructose corn syrup | Fructose | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| citric acid | Citric Acid | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| sodium benzoate | Benzoic Acid | CHEMICAL_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
Tea (Camellia sinensis) is MRT-tested. Covers black, green, white, and oolong teas. Distinct from caffeine sensitivity — you may react to tea proteins but not caffeine, or vice versa.
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.
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.
Fructose is tested independently from cane sugar on the MRT panel. Found as high-fructose corn syrup, agave nectar, and crystalline fructose. MRT tests inflammatory mediator response, not malabsorption.
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.
A preservative tested on the MRT chemical panel. Found as sodium benzoate in soft drinks, pickles, salad dressings, and condiments. Also occurs naturally in cranberries and cinnamon.
What This Means For Your Diet
With 6 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 6 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
brewed tea, sugar, high fructose corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, citric acid, sodium benzoate
More from Pepsi-Cola North America Inc.
Find a LEAP Therapist
Get personalized guidance from a Certified LEAP Therapist in your area.
Browse Practitioners