High Risk

Pepsico Inc. — Lay’s Kettle Cooked Sea Salt & Venigar Potato Chips 2.875 Ounce Bag

by Pepsico Inc.

MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified

PotatoSunflowerCornCanola/RapeseedCow's MilkCane SugarYeast (Baker's)Citric Acid
LEAP Phase Status: Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided

Clinical Product Assessment

MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment

Clinical Narrative

This product contains 8 MRT-tested substances. It includes a primary food trigger (Potato), three separate oil/starch sources (Sunflower, Corn, Canola), dairy-derived components (mapping to Cow’s Milk), added sweeteners (mapping to Cane Sugar), yeast derivatives, and a chemical additive (Citric Acid). The presence of multiple potential triggers and unknown vinegar sources makes this product unsuitable for the elimination or early reintroduction phases.

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 (corn) Corn DIRECT_MATCH
buttermilk Cow’s Milk DIRECT_MATCH
lactose Cow’s Milk DIRECT_MATCH
sugar Cane Sugar DIRECT_MATCH
dextrose (corn) Corn DIRECT_MATCH
yeast extract Yeast (Baker’s) DIRECT_MATCH
citric acid Citric Acid CHEMICAL_MATCH

Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients

The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: vinegar

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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Cow's Milk

One of the most commonly reactive substances on the MRT panel. Found in dairy products and many processed foods as whey, casein, or milk solids. Cross-reactive with goat and sheep milk in some patients.

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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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Yeast (Baker's)

Baker's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) is MRT-tested. Found in bread, rolls, pizza dough, and fermented foods. Also present as yeast extract, a common flavor enhancer in savory products.

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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.

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

potatoes, sunflower oil, corn oil, canola oil, maltodextrin (corn), buttermilk, lactose, sugar, dextrose (corn), yeast extract, citric acid

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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.