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Whole Foods Market, Inc. — HOT TACO SEASONING, HOT TACO

by Whole Foods Market, Inc.

MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified

Chili PepperCuminGarlicOnionPaprikaOreganoBlack PepperPotatoCane SugarRice
LEAP Phase Status: Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided

Clinical Product Assessment

MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment

Clinical Narrative

This product contains 10 MRT-tested substances, including a high concentration of spices, aromatics, and starches. Due to the high number of potential triggers, this product is unsuitable for the early stages of the LEAP protocol and should only be introduced during Phase 3 once all individual ingredients have been confirmed as safe (non-reactive) by the patient’s MRT results.

Flagged Ingredient Mapping

Ingredient Maps To (MRT Panel) Match Type
organic chili pepper Chili Pepper DIRECT_MATCH
organic cumin Cumin DIRECT_MATCH
organic garlic Garlic DIRECT_MATCH
organic onion Onion DIRECT_MATCH
organic paprika Paprika DIRECT_MATCH
organic oregano Oregano DIRECT_MATCH
organic cayenne pepper Chili Pepper DIRECT_MATCH
organic black pepper Black Pepper DIRECT_MATCH
organic potato starch Potato DIRECT_MATCH
organic cane sugar Cane Sugar DIRECT_MATCH
organic rice concentrate Rice DIRECT_MATCH

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

Understanding These Triggers

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Chili Pepper

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.

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Garlic

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."

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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.

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Paprika

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.

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Black Pepper

Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is tested on the MRT panel. One of the most ubiquitous spices worldwide — found in virtually every seasoned or prepared food. Often hidden under "spices" on labels.

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Potato

Potato is an MRT-tested substance that also appears as modified food starch, potato starch, and potato flour. One of the nightshade family foods tested on the panel.

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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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Rice

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.

What This Means For Your Diet

With 10 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 10 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

organic chili pepper, organic cumin, organic garlic, organic onion, organic paprika, organic oregano, organic cayenne pepper, organic black pepper, organic potato starch, organic cane sugar, organic rice concentrate

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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.