High Risk

The Hershey Company — MILK CHOCOLATE COVERED PEANUT BUTTER EGGS

by The Hershey Company

MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified

PeanutCane SugarCow's MilkCocoaLecithin (Soy)SoybeanCornSunflowerSafflowerCitric Acid
LEAP Phase Status: Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided

Clinical Product Assessment

MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment

Clinical Narrative

This product contains 10 MRT-tested substances. It is highly reactive due to the presence of multiple primary foods (Peanut, Cow’s Milk, Cocoa, Cane Sugar), additives (Citric Acid, Soy Lecithin), and various oils/starches (Corn, Sunflower, Safflower). It is not suitable for the elimination or reintroduction phases of the LEAP protocol.

Flagged Ingredient Mapping

Ingredient Maps To (MRT Panel) Match Type
peanuts Peanut DIRECT_MATCH
sugar Cane Sugar DIRECT_MATCH
skim milk Cow’s Milk DIRECT_MATCH
cocoa butter Cocoa DIRECT_MATCH
lecithin (soy) Lecithin (Soy) DIRECT_MATCH
lecithin (soy) Soybean DERIVED_MATCH
dextrose Corn DERIVED_MATCH
sunflower oil Sunflower DIRECT_MATCH
safflower oil Safflower DIRECT_MATCH
cornstarch Corn DIRECT_MATCH
citric acid Citric Acid CHEMICAL_MATCH

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

Understanding These Triggers

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Peanut

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.

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Cane Sugar

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.

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Cow's Milk

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.

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Cocoa

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.

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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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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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Corn

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.

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Sunflower

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.

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Citric Acid

A chemical additive tested on the MRT panel. Industrially produced from Aspergillus niger mold, not citrus fruit. Found in beverages, canned goods, candy, and as a preservative in thousands of products.

What This Means For Your Diet

With 10 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 10 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

peanuts, sugar, skim milk, cocoa butter, lecithin (soy), lecithin (soy), dextrose, sunflower oil, safflower oil, cornstarch, citric acid

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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.