Kraft Heinz Foods Company — ORIGINAL BARBECUE SAUCE
by Kraft Heinz Foods CompanyMRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product contains 8 MRT-tested substances, including staple foods, sweeteners, and chemical additives. Notable triggers include Tomato, Fructose, and Corn (present in multiple forms including HFCS and vinegar). The inclusion of ‘Spices’ and ‘Natural Smoke Flavor’ represents unknown variables that likely contain additional MRT substances such as Paprika or Black Pepper. Due to the high trigger density, this product is contraindicated for the elimination and early reintroduction phases of the LEAP protocol.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| tomato puree | Tomato | DIRECT_MATCH |
| high fructose corn syrup | Fructose | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| high fructose corn syrup | Corn | DERIVED |
| distilled white vinegar | Corn | DERIVED |
| molasses | Cane Sugar | DERIVED |
| modified food starch | Corn | POTENTIAL_DERIVATIVE |
| mustard flour | Mustard | DIRECT_MATCH |
| dried onion | Onion | DIRECT_MATCH |
| dried garlic | Garlic | DIRECT_MATCH |
| citric acid | Citric Acid | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| caramel color | Corn | POTENTIAL_DERIVATIVE |
Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients
The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: natural smoke flavor, spices
This is procedural data interpretation, not medical guidance. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.
Understanding These Triggers
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
What This Means For Your Diet
With 8 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 8 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
tomato puree, high fructose corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, distilled white vinegar, molasses, modified food starch, mustard flour, dried onion, dried garlic, citric acid, caramel color
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