High Risk

Kraft Heinz Foods Company — TROPICAL PUNCH CAFFEINE FREE DRINK MIX, TROPICAL PUNCH

by Kraft Heinz Foods Company

MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified

Citric AcidFD&C Red #40FD&C Blue #1
LEAP Phase Status: Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided

Clinical Product Assessment

MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment

Clinical Narrative

This product contains three direct MRT-tested chemical substances: Citric Acid, FD&C Red #40, and FD&C Blue #1. Additionally, the presence of ‘natural and artificial flavor’ constitutes an unknown factor that may harbor additional MRT-tested items. Given the concentration of artificial dyes and chemical additives, this product is considered high risk and is not suitable for the elimination or early reintroduction phases of the LEAP protocol.

Flagged Ingredient Mapping

Ingredient Maps To (MRT Panel) Match Type
citric acid Citric Acid CHEMICAL_MATCH
red 40 FD&C Red #40 CHEMICAL_MATCH
blue 1 FD&C Blue #1 CHEMICAL_MATCH

Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients

The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: natural and artificial flavor

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

Understanding These Triggers

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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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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.

What This Means For Your Diet

With 3 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 3 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

citric acid, red 40, 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.