The Hershey Company — TAKE 5, 5-LAYER BAR
by The Hershey CompanyMRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product contains 12 MRT-tested substances, including significant reactive items such as Peanuts, Wheat, Cow’s Milk, and multiple vegetable oils. It also contains Soy in two forms (Lecithin and Soybean) and Corn in multiple forms (Syrup and Popcorn). Given the high density of potential triggers, this product is contraindicated for the elimination and reintroduction phases of the LEAP protocol.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| Cocoa Butter | Cocoa | DIRECT_MATCH |
| Skim Milk | Cow’s Milk | DIRECT_MATCH |
| Lecithin (Soy) | Lecithin (Soy) | DIRECT_MATCH |
| Lecithin (Soy) | Soybean | DIRECT_MATCH |
| Peanuts | Peanut | DIRECT_MATCH |
| Flour | Wheat | DIRECT_MATCH |
| Corn Syrup | Corn | DIRECT_MATCH |
| Sunflower Oil | Sunflower | DIRECT_MATCH |
| Canola Oil | Canola/Rapeseed | DIRECT_MATCH |
| Safflower Oil | Safflower | DIRECT_MATCH |
| Popcorn | Corn | DIRECT_MATCH |
| Yeast | Yeast (Baker’s) | DIRECT_MATCH |
This is procedural data interpretation, not medical guidance. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.
Understanding These Triggers
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.
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.
Peanut is a legume (not a tree nut) tested on the MRT panel. Peanut oil, peanut butter, and peanut flour are all included. Distinct from IgE peanut allergy testing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 12 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 12 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
Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Skim Milk, Lecithin (Soy), Lecithin (Soy), Peanuts, Flour, Corn Syrup, Sunflower Oil, Canola Oil, Safflower Oil, Popcorn, Yeast
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