High Risk

Pepsico Inc. — Ruffles Tapatio Limon Potato Chips 8.5 Ounce Bag

by Pepsico Inc.

MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified

PotatoSunflowerCornCanola/RapeseedMSGGarlicLimeFD&C Red #40FD&C Yellow #6
LEAP Phase Status: Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided

Clinical Product Assessment

MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment

Clinical Narrative

This product is contraindicated for the elimination and reintroduction phases of the LEAP protocol. It contains 9 unique MRT-tested substances, including major food triggers like Corn (appearing in three forms) and Potato, as well as multiple chemical triggers including Monosodium Glutamate and synthetic FD&C dyes. Furthermore, the presence of ‘spices’ and ‘natural flavors’ poses additional risk as they may contain hidden tested substances not explicitly listed.

Flagged Ingredient Mapping

Ingredient Maps To (MRT Panel) Match Type
potatoes Potato DIRECT_MATCH
sunflower oil Sunflower DIRECT_MATCH
corn oil Corn DIRECT_MATCH
canola oil Canola/Rapeseed DIRECT_MATCH
maltodextrin [made from corn] Corn DIRECT_MATCH
natural lime flavor Lime DIRECT_MATCH
modified corn starch Corn DIRECT_MATCH
monosodium glutamate MSG CHEMICAL_MATCH
garlic powder Garlic DIRECT_MATCH
red 40 lake FD&C Red #3 CHEMICAL_MATCH
yellow 6 lake FD&C Yellow #6 CHEMICAL_MATCH

Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients

The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: spices, natural flavors

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

Understanding These Triggers

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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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Sunflower

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.

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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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Canola/Rapeseed

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.

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MSG

Monosodium glutamate is tested on the MRT chemical additives panel. Found in savory snacks, soups, Asian cuisine, and often hidden as "hydrolyzed protein," "autolyzed yeast," or "natural flavors."

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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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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 #6

Sunset Yellow FCF is a synthetic azo dye tested on the MRT chemical panel. Found in cereals, snack foods, candy, and some medications. Banned in several countries outside the US.

What This Means For Your Diet

With 9 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 9 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

potatoes, sunflower oil, corn oil, canola oil, maltodextrin [made from corn], natural lime flavor, modified corn starch, monosodium glutamate, garlic powder, red 40 lake, yellow 6 lake

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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.