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The J.M. Smucker Company — TOMATO KETCHUP, TOMATO

by The J.M. Smucker Company

MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified

TomatoCornFructoseOnion
LEAP Phase Status: Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided

Clinical Product Assessment

MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment

Clinical Narrative

Tomato ketchup is a complex compound product that contains multiple MRT-tested substances. Based on the standard manufacturer formulation for this product, it contains Tomato, Corn-derived distilled vinegar, High Fructose Corn Syrup (mapping to both Corn and Fructose), and Onion powder. The presence of four distinct triggers and multiple unknown components (spices and natural flavorings) makes this product unsuitable for the early phases of the LEAP protocol.

Flagged Ingredient Mapping

Ingredient Maps To (MRT Panel) Match Type
tomato concentrate Tomato DIRECT_MATCH
distilled vinegar Corn DERIVED_SOURCE
high fructose corn syrup Fructose DIRECT_MATCH
corn syrup Corn DIRECT_MATCH
onion powder Onion DIRECT_MATCH

Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients

The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: spice, natural flavoring

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

Understanding These Triggers

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Tomato

Tomato is a nightshade tested on the MRT panel. It appears in ketchup, pasta sauce, pizza, and many prepared foods. Includes all tomato-derived ingredients like tomato paste and powder.

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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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Fructose

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.

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Onion

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.

What This Means For Your Diet

With 4 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 4 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

tomato concentrate, distilled vinegar, high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, onion powder

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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.