High Risk

Kraft Heinz Foods Company — CAFFEINE FREE CHERRY LIMEADE UNSWEETENED DRINK MIX, CHERRY LIMEADE

by Kraft Heinz Foods Company

MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified

Citric AcidCornFD&C Red #40Blue #1
LEAP Phase Status: Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided

Clinical Product Assessment

MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment

Clinical Narrative

This product contains four substances monitored on the MRT 176 panel: Citric Acid, Corn (derived from maltodextrin), FD&C Red #40, and Blue #1. Because it contains multiple chemical additives and food dyes, it is considered high risk. The presence of ‘natural and artificial flavor’ further complicates the safety profile as it may contain additional hidden triggers not explicitly listed.

Flagged Ingredient Mapping

Ingredient Maps To (MRT Panel) Match Type
citric acid Citric Acid CHEMICAL_MATCH
maltodextrin Corn DERIVED_MATCH
red 40 FD&C Red #40 CHEMICAL_MATCH
blue 1 Blue #1 CHEMICAL_MATCH

Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients

The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: natural and artificial flavor

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

Understanding These Triggers

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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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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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FD&C Red #40

Allura Red AC is the most widely used food dye and one of the most reactive chemical additives on the MRT panel. Found in candy, beverages, cereals, snack foods, and even some medications.

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Blue #1

Brilliant Blue FCF is a synthetic food dye tested on the MRT chemical panel. Found in candy, beverages, ice cream, and some processed foods. Often combined with Yellow #5 to create green coloring.

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

citric acid, maltodextrin, red 40, blue 1

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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.