The Hershey Company — CRUNCHY CLUSTERS IN DARK CHOCOLATE, ALMONDS & BERRY
by The Hershey CompanyMRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product contains 15 MRT-tested substances, including various grains, sweeteners, dairy components, and chemical additives. The complexity of the ingredient profile, combined with multiple high-frequency triggers like corn, soy, and dairy, makes this product unsuitable for the elimination or early reintroduction phases of the LEAP protocol.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| almonds | Almond | DIRECT_MATCH |
| sugar | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| chocolate | Cocoa | DIRECT_MATCH |
| cocoa butter | Cocoa | DIRECT_MATCH |
| milk fat | Cow’s Milk | DIRECT_MATCH |
| milk | Cow’s Milk | DIRECT_MATCH |
| lecithin (soy) | Lecithin (Soy) | DIRECT_MATCH |
| lecithin (soy) | Soybean | DIRECT_MATCH |
| rice flour | Rice | DIRECT_MATCH |
| corn syrup | Corn | DIRECT_MATCH |
| tapioca starch | Tapioca | DIRECT_MATCH |
| fructose | Fructose | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| honey | Honey | DIRECT_MATCH |
| citric acid | Citric Acid | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| canola oil | Canola/Rapeseed | DIRECT_MATCH |
| cranberry juice concentrate | Cranberry | DIRECT_MATCH |
| blueberry juice concentrate | Blueberry | DIRECT_MATCH |
Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients
The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: natural flavor, confectioner’s glaze, pectin, malic acid
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tapioca (cassava-derived starch) is MRT-tested. Increasingly used as a gluten-free thickener, in boba tea, puddings, and as modified food starch. Common in allergen-free baking.
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.
Honey is tested as a distinct substance on the MRT panel. It contains proteins that can trigger mediator release independently of its sugar content. Found in many "natural" sweetened products.
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.
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.
Blueberry is an MRT-tested berry found in breakfast cereals, muffins, yogurts, and juice blends. Also common in supplements and "superfood" products.
What This Means For Your Diet
With 15 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 15 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
almonds, sugar, chocolate, cocoa butter, milk fat, milk, lecithin (soy), lecithin (soy), rice flour, corn syrup, tapioca starch, fructose, honey, citric acid, canola oil, cranberry juice concentrate, blueberry juice concentrate
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