Frito-Lay Company — AIR POPPED POPCORN, CHIPOTLE AGED CHEDDAR
by Frito-Lay CompanyMRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product is highly complex for the LEAP protocol, containing 11 distinct MRT-tested substances. It incorporates multiple oil sources (Corn, Canola, Sunflower), dairy components (Whey, Cow’s Milk), and several flavoring agents (Onion, Garlic, Paprika, Chili Pepper, Yeast Extract). Additionally, the inclusion of ‘natural flavors’ and ‘spices’ introduces unknown variables that could harbor additional reactive substances. Given the high trigger count, this product is strictly contraindicated for Phases 1 and 2.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| popcorn | Corn | DIRECT_MATCH |
| corn oil | Corn | DIRECT_MATCH |
| canola oil | Canola/Rapeseed | DIRECT_MATCH |
| sunflower oil | Sunflower | DIRECT_MATCH |
| whey | Whey | DIRECT_MATCH |
| maltodextrin | Corn | DIRECT_MATCH |
| cheddar cheese | Cow’s Milk | DIRECT_MATCH |
| chipotle chile pepper | Chili Pepper | DIRECT_MATCH |
| onion powder | Onion | DIRECT_MATCH |
| garlic powder | Garlic | DIRECT_MATCH |
| paprika | Paprika | DIRECT_MATCH |
| yeast extract | Yeast (Baker’s) | DIRECT_MATCH |
| citric acid | Citric Acid | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients
The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: natural flavors, spices
This is procedural data interpretation, not medical guidance. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.
Understanding These Triggers
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chili pepper (Capsicum) is tested on the MRT panel. It appears in hot sauces, spice blends, seasoned meats, and many Mexican, Asian, and Indian-cuisine-inspired processed foods.
Onion is tested as a standalone substance on the MRT panel. It appears in seasonings, soups, sauces, and most savory processed foods. Often hidden as "dehydrated onion" or "onion powder" in spice blends.
Garlic is an MRT-tested substance found in seasoning blends, sauces, and many processed foods. Often listed as "garlic powder," "dehydrated garlic," or hidden in "spices" or "natural flavors."
Paprika is a dried Capsicum spice tested on the MRT panel. Used heavily in seasoning blends, sausages, cheese coatings, and snack foods. Often listed generically as "spices" on ingredient labels.
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.
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 11 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 11 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
popcorn, corn oil, canola oil, sunflower oil, whey, maltodextrin, cheddar cheese, chipotle chile pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, yeast extract, citric acid
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