The Kellogg Company — VANILLA ALMOND ANCIENT GRAIN & NUT CRISPY BARS, VANILLA ALMOND
by The Kellogg CompanyMRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product is high-complexity and contains 17 MRT-tested substances. It is unsuitable for the elimination or early reintroduction phases of the LEAP protocol. Key triggers include multiple grains (Oats, Quinoa, Rice, Sorghum, and Triticale—which maps to Wheat and Rye), legumes (Soybean), nuts (Almond), and chemical additives (Fructose, Glycerin, Soy Lecithin). The presence of ‘natural flavor’ also introduces unknown variables.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| soy protein isolate | Soybean | DIRECT_MATCH |
| sugar | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| toasted soy pieces | Soybean | DIRECT_MATCH |
| roasted almonds | Almond | DIRECT_MATCH |
| sunflower oil | Sunflower | DIRECT_MATCH |
| corn syrup | Corn | DIRECT_MATCH |
| whole grain oats | Oat | DIRECT_MATCH |
| fructose | Fructose | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| sorghum | Sorghum | DIRECT_MATCH |
| triticale | Wheat, Rye | DIRECT_MATCH |
| quinoa | Quinoa | DIRECT_MATCH |
| rice | Rice | DIRECT_MATCH |
| canola oil | Canola/Rapeseed | DIRECT_MATCH |
| vegetable glycerin | Glycerin/Glycerol | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| soy lecithin | Lecithin (Soy), Soybean | DIRECT_MATCH |
| rosemary extract | Rosemary | DIRECT_MATCH |
| vanilla extract | Vanilla | DIRECT_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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Glycerin is a chemical additive tested on the MRT panel. Used as a humectant and sweetener in protein bars, toothpaste, medications, and processed foods. Can be derived from plant or animal fats.
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.
Oat is independently tested on the MRT panel. Found in oatmeal, granola, and many "gluten-free" products that use oat flour. Distinct from wheat sensitivity.
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.
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.
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.
Vanilla extract and vanillin (synthetic vanilla) are both MRT-tested. Vanilla appears in baked goods, desserts, and flavored beverages. Check for "natural flavors" which may contain vanilla.
A major grain trigger distinct from celiac disease. MRT measures inflammatory mediator release to wheat protein, not IgE-mediated gluten allergy. Found in bread, pasta, and many processed foods.
What This Means For Your Diet
With 17 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 17 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
soy protein isolate, sugar, toasted soy pieces, roasted almonds, sunflower oil, corn syrup, whole grain oats, fructose, sorghum, triticale, quinoa, rice, canola oil, vegetable glycerin, soy lecithin, rosemary extract, vanilla extract
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