Kraft Heinz Foods Company — HICKORY SMOKE SLOW-SIMMERED BARBECUE SAUCE, HICKORY SMOKE
by Kraft Heinz Foods CompanyMRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product is classified as high risk due to the presence of 9 MRT-tested substances. It contains significant triggers including Fructose and Corn (from high fructose corn syrup and modified starch), Tomato, and multiple aromatics/spices such as Mustard, Garlic, Onion, and Paprika. The presence of ‘spice’ and ‘natural flavor’ further complicates the safety profile by introducing unknown variables. It is unsuitable for the elimination or reintroduction phases of the LEAP protocol.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| high fructose corn syrup | Fructose, Corn | DIRECT_MATCH |
| tomato purée | Tomato | DIRECT_MATCH |
| molasses | Cane Sugar | DERIVED_MATCH |
| modified food starch | Corn | DERIVED_MATCH |
| apple cider vinegar | Apple | DIRECT_MATCH |
| mustard flour | Mustard | DIRECT_MATCH |
| dried garlic | Garlic | DIRECT_MATCH |
| dried onions | Onion | DIRECT_MATCH |
| paprika | Paprika | DIRECT_MATCH |
| caramel color | Corn | DERIVED_MATCH |
Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients
The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: spice, natural flavor, hickory smoke flavor
This is procedural data interpretation, not medical guidance. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.
Understanding These Triggers
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.
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.
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.
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.
Apple is an MRT-tested fruit that appears in juice blends, baby food, applesauce, pectin-based products, and as a sweetener (apple juice concentrate) in many "natural" foods.
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.
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."
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.
Paprika is a dried Capsicum spice tested on the MRT panel. Used heavily in seasoning blends, sausages, cheese coatings, and snack foods. Often listed generically as "spices" on ingredient labels.
What This Means For Your Diet
With 9 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 9 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, tomato purée, molasses, modified food starch, apple cider vinegar, mustard flour, dried garlic, dried onions, paprika, caramel color
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