The Hershey Company — SNACK MIX, SWEET AND SALTY
by The Hershey CompanyMRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This snack mix is clinically complex, containing 14 MRT-tested substances across multiple food categories including nuts, dairy, and grains. The product contains a high concentration of primary triggers such as Wheat, Cow’s Milk, Almond, and Cocoa. Additionally, it utilizes a variety of grain-based derivatives (Corn, Barley, Malt) and a blend of five different vegetable oils (Canola, Corn, Soybean, Safflower, Sunflower). The inclusion of soy-based emulsifiers and unidentified natural flavors further complicates the safety profile, making this product unsuitable for Phase 1 or Phase 2 of the LEAP protocol.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| milk chocolate | Cow’s Milk, Cocoa, Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| lecithin (soy) | Lecithin (Soy), Soybean | DIRECT_MATCH |
| enriched wheat flour | Wheat | DIRECT_MATCH |
| vegetable oil (corn, canola, soybean) | Corn, Canola/Rapeseed, Soybean | DIRECT_MATCH |
| corn syrup | Corn | DIRECT_MATCH |
| barley malt extract | Barley, Malt | DIRECT_MATCH |
| yeast | Yeast (Baker’s) | DIRECT_MATCH |
| almonds | Almond | DIRECT_MATCH |
| vegetable oil (canola, safflower, sunflower) | Canola/Rapeseed, Safflower, Sunflower | DIRECT_MATCH |
Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients
The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: natural flavor, PGPR
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Baker's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) is MRT-tested. Found in bread, rolls, pizza dough, and fermented foods. Also present as yeast extract, a common flavor enhancer in savory products.
What This Means For Your Diet
With 14 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 14 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
milk chocolate, lecithin (soy), enriched wheat flour, vegetable oil (corn, canola, soybean), corn syrup, barley malt extract, yeast, almonds, vegetable oil (canola, safflower, sunflower)
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