High Risk

The Hershey Company — SPEARMINT SUGAR FREE GUM ICE CUBES, SPEARMINT

by The Hershey Company

MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified

SoybeanLecithin (Soy)AspartameBlue #1
LEAP Phase Status: Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided

Clinical Product Assessment

MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment

Clinical Narrative

This product contains 4 MRT-tested substances, specifically soy derivatives (Soybean and Lecithin), the chemical sweetener Aspartame, and the food dye Blue #1. The inclusion of ‘natural flavors’ and ‘artificial flavors’ introduces unknown variables that may contain other tested substances such as Mint/Menthol or Vanillin. Due to the high trigger count and presence of reactive chemicals, this product is categorized as high risk and should only be used under practitioner guidance during the maintenance phase.

Flagged Ingredient Mapping

Ingredient Maps To (MRT Panel) Match Type
Lecithin (Soy) Soybean DIRECT_MATCH
Lecithin (Soy) Lecithin (Soy) DIRECT_MATCH
Aspartame Aspartame CHEMICAL_MATCH
Blue 1 Lake Blue #1 CHEMICAL_MATCH

Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients

The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: natural flavors, artificial flavors

This is procedural data interpretation, not medical guidance. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.

Understanding These Triggers

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Soybean

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.

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Lecithin (Soy)

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.

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Aspartame

An artificial sweetener tested on the MRT chemical panel. Found in diet sodas, sugar-free gum, and "light" yogurts. Some patients show significant mediator release to aspartame.

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Blue #1

Brilliant Blue FCF is a synthetic food dye tested on the MRT chemical panel. Found in candy, beverages, ice cream, and some processed foods. Often combined with Yellow #5 to create green coloring.

What This Means For Your Diet

With 4 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 4 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

Lecithin (Soy), Lecithin (Soy), Aspartame, Blue 1 Lake

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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.