The Hershey Company — CRISPS AND CARAMEL BARS, CHOCOLATE PEANUT
by The Hershey CompanyMRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product is highly complex and contains 16 MRT-tested substances. It features a high density of both common food allergens (Peanut, Cow’s Milk, Soybean, Cocoa) and chemical/additive triggers (Fructose, Lecithin (Soy), Coumarin/Vanillin). The presence of multiple grains (Rice, Barley, Corn) and various oils (Coconut, Soybean, Sunflower, Safflower) makes this product unsuitable for Phase 1 or Phase 2 of the LEAP protocol.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| sugar | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| high fructose corn syrup | Fructose | DIRECT_MATCH |
| high fructose corn syrup | Corn | SOURCE_MATCH |
| coconut oil | Coconut | DIRECT_MATCH |
| soybean oil | Soybean | DIRECT_MATCH |
| rice flour | Rice | DIRECT_MATCH |
| sunflower oil | Sunflower | DIRECT_MATCH |
| safflower oil | Safflower | DIRECT_MATCH |
| peanuts | Peanut | DIRECT_MATCH |
| chocolate | Cocoa | SOURCE_MATCH |
| nonfat milk | Cow’s Milk | DIRECT_MATCH |
| corn syrup solids | Corn | DIRECT_MATCH |
| butter | Cow’s Milk | SOURCE_MATCH |
| whey | Whey | DIRECT_MATCH |
| malt extract | Malt | DIRECT_MATCH |
| malt extract | Barley | SOURCE_MATCH |
| molasses | Cane Sugar | SOURCE_MATCH |
| lecithin (soy) | Lecithin (Soy) | DIRECT_MATCH |
| lecithin (soy) | Soybean | SOURCE_MATCH |
| vanillin | Coumarin/Vanillin | 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.
Fructose is tested independently from cane sugar on the MRT panel. Found as high-fructose corn syrup, agave nectar, and crystalline fructose. MRT tests inflammatory mediator response, not malabsorption.
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.
Coconut is tested as an individual substance on the MRT panel. Found as coconut oil, coconut milk, coconut cream, and coconut flour — all common substitutes in dairy-free and paleo diets.
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.
Rice is often used as a "safe" base in elimination diets, but some patients do react to it. Verify with your MRT results before assuming rice is safe for your Phase 1 rotation.
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.
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.
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.
Whey is a dairy-derived protein tested separately from whole cow's milk on the MRT panel. Found in protein powders, baked goods, processed cheese, and many sports nutrition 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.
A chemical compound found in cinnamon, vanilla, and many artificial flavorings. Tested on the MRT chemical additives panel. Often hidden under "natural flavors" or "artificial flavoring" on labels.
What This Means For Your Diet
With 16 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 16 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, high fructose corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, coconut oil, soybean oil, rice flour, sunflower oil, safflower oil, peanuts, chocolate, nonfat milk, corn syrup solids, butter, whey, malt extract, malt extract, molasses, lecithin (soy), lecithin (soy), vanillin
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