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Kraft Heinz Foods Company — SWEET ICED TEA FLAVORED DRINK MIX, SWEET ICED TEA

by Kraft Heinz Foods Company

MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified

Cane SugarCitric AcidTeaCaffeineCornFD&C Red #40FD&C Yellow #5FD&C Blue #1
LEAP Phase Status: Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided

Clinical Product Assessment

MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment

Clinical Narrative

This product contains 8 MRT-tested substances, making it highly reactive for sensitive patients. It includes multiple chemical food dyes (Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1), chemical additives (Citric Acid), and food triggers (Tea, Corn derivatives, and Cane Sugar). Additionally, the ‘natural flavor’ is an unknown variable that may contain further triggers.

Flagged Ingredient Mapping

Ingredient Maps To (MRT Panel) Match Type
sugar Cane Sugar DIRECT_MATCH
citric acid Citric Acid CHEMICAL_MATCH
instant tea Tea DIRECT_MATCH
instant tea Caffeine HIDDEN_TRIGGER
corn syrup solids Corn DIRECT_MATCH
red 40 FD&C Red #40 CHEMICAL_MATCH
yellow 5 FD&C Yellow #5 CHEMICAL_MATCH
blue 1 FD&C Blue #1 CHEMICAL_MATCH

Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients

The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: natural flavor

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

Understanding These Triggers

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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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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.

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Tea

Tea (Camellia sinensis) is MRT-tested. Covers black, green, white, and oolong teas. Distinct from caffeine sensitivity — you may react to tea proteins but not caffeine, or vice versa.

Caffeine

Caffeine is tested as a chemical substance on the MRT panel. Found in coffee, tea, chocolate, energy drinks, and some medications. Sensitivity is to the compound itself, not the beverage.

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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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FD&C Red #40

Allura Red AC is the most widely used food dye and one of the most reactive chemical additives on the MRT panel. Found in candy, beverages, cereals, snack foods, and even some medications.

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FD&C Yellow #5

Tartrazine (Yellow #5) is an azo dye on the MRT chemical panel. Found in processed foods, beverages, and medications. Cross-reactivity with aspirin sensitivity has been documented in clinical literature.

What This Means For Your Diet

With 8 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 8 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, citric acid, instant tea, instant tea, corn syrup solids, red 40, yellow 5, blue 1

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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.