Kraft Heinz Foods Company — SNACK MIX, SHARP YELLOW CHEDDAR CHEESE, DARK CHOCOLATE CHUNKS, DRIED CHERRIES
by Kraft Heinz Foods CompanyMRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product contains 7 MRT-tested substances. It includes Cow’s Milk (from cheddar and milkfat), Cocoa (from dark chocolate), and Cherry. The inclusion of soy lecithin triggers both Lecithin (Soy) and Soybean. Sugar and Sunflower Oil map to Cane Sugar and Sunflower, respectively. Furthermore, the presence of ‘natural flavor’ introduces unknown variables that may contain additional sensitivities. This complexity makes the product unsuitable for the initial phases of the LEAP protocol.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| cheddar cheese | Cow’s Milk | DIRECT_MATCH |
| sugar | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| chocolate liquor | Cocoa | DIRECT_MATCH |
| cocoa butter | Cocoa | DIRECT_MATCH |
| soy lecithin | Lecithin (Soy) | DIRECT_MATCH |
| soy lecithin | Soybean | CONTAINMENT_MATCH |
| milkfat | Cow’s Milk | DIRECT_MATCH |
| dried cherries | Cherry | DIRECT_MATCH |
| sunflower oil | Sunflower | DIRECT_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
One of the most commonly reactive substances on the MRT panel. Found in dairy products and many processed foods as whey, casein, or milk solids. Cross-reactive with goat and sheep milk in some patients.
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.
Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) is tested as a standalone substance. Reactivity to cocoa affects all chocolate-containing products. Distinct from dairy or sugar reactions that often co-occur in chocolate.
Soy lecithin is one of the most ubiquitous food additives, used as an emulsifier in chocolate, baked goods, and margarine. Even small amounts can trigger mediator release in sensitive patients.
Soy-derived ingredients appear in a wide range of processed foods including soy lecithin, soybean oil, and textured soy protein. One of the most prevalent hidden triggers.
Cherry is an MRT-tested fruit found in juices, preserves, baked goods, and cherry flavoring. Maraschino cherries contain additional chemical additives that may also be reactive.
Sunflower seed and sunflower oil are MRT-tested. Sunflower lecithin is increasingly used as a soy lecithin alternative. Found in chips, cooking oils, and many "allergen-friendly" products.
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
cheddar cheese, sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, soy lecithin, milkfat, dried cherries, sunflower oil
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