General Mills, Inc. — GRANOLA CUPS, ALMOND BUTTER
by General Mills, Inc.MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product is a multi-ingredient snack containing 9 MRT-tested substances. It includes multiple grains (Oat, Barley, Wheat), sweeteners (Cane Sugar, Honey), and soy-derived components (Soybean, Soy Lecithin). The presence of ‘natural flavor’ further complicates its safety profile as it may contain additional hidden triggers. Due to the high quantity of reactive substances, this product is classified as high risk and should only be considered during Phase 3 with practitioner guidance.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| whole grain oats | Oat | DIRECT_MATCH |
| sugar | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| almond butter | Almond | DIRECT_MATCH |
| whole grain barley | Barley | DIRECT_MATCH |
| whole grain wheat flour | Wheat | DIRECT_MATCH |
| honey | Honey | DIRECT_MATCH |
| canola oil | Canola/Rapeseed | DIRECT_MATCH |
| soy lecithin | Lecithin (Soy) | DIRECT_MATCH |
| soy lecithin | Soybean | 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
Tree nut tested individually on the MRT panel. Almond flour and almond milk are common substitutes in elimination diets — verify your personal MRT results before using.
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.
Canola oil (derived from rapeseed) is an MRT-tested substance. It is one of the most common cooking oils in processed foods and restaurant cooking. Look for it in fried foods, dressings, and baked goods.
Honey is tested as a distinct substance on the MRT panel. It contains proteins that can trigger mediator release independently of its sugar content. Found in many "natural" sweetened products.
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.
Oat is independently tested on the MRT panel. Found in oatmeal, granola, and many "gluten-free" products that use oat flour. Distinct from wheat sensitivity.
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.
A major grain trigger distinct from celiac disease. MRT measures inflammatory mediator release to wheat protein, not IgE-mediated gluten allergy. Found in bread, pasta, and many processed foods.
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
whole grain oats, sugar, almond butter, whole grain barley, whole grain wheat flour, honey, canola oil, soy lecithin, soy lecithin
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