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Kraft Heinz Foods Company — BARBECUE SAUCE, MESQUITE SMOKE

by Kraft Heinz Foods Company

MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified

CornFructoseTomatoCane SugarMustardGarlicOnion
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 several corn-derived ingredients (high fructose corn syrup, distilled white vinegar, modified cornstarch, and caramel color), which represents a significant source of a common MRT trigger. It also contains fructose, tomato, cane sugar (via molasses), mustard, garlic, and onion. The presence of ‘spices’ and ‘smoke flavors’ introduces further unknown variables.

Flagged Ingredient Mapping

Ingredient Maps To (MRT Panel) Match Type
high fructose corn syrup Corn, Fructose DIRECT_MATCH
distilled white vinegar Corn DERIVED_SOURCE
tomato paste Tomato DIRECT_MATCH
modified cornstarch Corn DIRECT_MATCH
molasses Cane Sugar DERIVED_SOURCE
mustard Mustard DIRECT_MATCH
dried garlic Garlic DIRECT_MATCH
dried onion Onion DIRECT_MATCH
caramel color Corn DERIVED_SOURCE

Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients

The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: spices, hickory smoke flavor, mesquite smoke 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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Fructose

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.

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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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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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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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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."

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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.

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

high fructose corn syrup, distilled white vinegar, tomato paste, modified cornstarch, molasses, mustard, dried garlic, dried onion, caramel color

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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.