High Risk

Pepsico Inc. — Baken-ets Chicarrones Sweet Southern Heat BBQ Fried Pork Skins 1.5 Ounces

by Pepsico Inc.

MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified

PorkSunflowerCornCane SugarFructoseTomatoOnionMSGWheatSoybeanCitric AcidGarlicPaprikaFD&C Red #40FD&C Yellow #6FD&C Blue #1
LEAP Phase Status: Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided

Clinical Product Assessment

MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment

Clinical Narrative

This product contains 16 MRT-tested substances, including a high concentration of chemical additives (MSG, Fructose, Citric Acid, and three synthetic food dyes) and multiple food triggers. It also contains ‘spices’ and ‘natural flavor’, which are unknown variables. Given the complexity of the ingredient profile, this product is classified as high risk and is only appropriate for Phase 3 under practitioner supervision.

Flagged Ingredient Mapping

Ingredient Maps To (MRT Panel) Match Type
pork skins Pork DIRECT_MATCH
sunflower oil Sunflower DIRECT_MATCH
corn oil Corn DIRECT_MATCH
sugar Cane Sugar DIRECT_MATCH
fructose Fructose CHEMICAL_MATCH
tomato powder Tomato DIRECT_MATCH
onion powder Onion DIRECT_MATCH
maltodextrin (made from corn) Corn DIRECT_MATCH
monosodium glutamate MSG CHEMICAL_MATCH
soy sauce (wheat) Wheat DIRECT_MATCH
soy sauce (soybeans) Soybean DIRECT_MATCH
citric acid Citric Acid CHEMICAL_MATCH
garlic powder Garlic DIRECT_MATCH
paprika Paprika DIRECT_MATCH
red 40 FD&C Red #40 CHEMICAL_MATCH
yellow 6 FD&C Yellow #6 CHEMICAL_MATCH
blue 1 FD&C Blue #1 CHEMICAL_MATCH

Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients

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

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

Understanding These Triggers

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Pork

Pork is tested as an individual protein on the MRT panel. Includes all pork-derived products such as bacon, ham, sausage, gelatin (often pork-derived), and lard.

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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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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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Fructose

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.

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Tomato

Tomato is a nightshade tested on the MRT panel. It appears in ketchup, pasta sauce, pizza, and many prepared foods. Includes all tomato-derived ingredients like tomato paste and powder.

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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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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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Wheat

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.

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Soybean

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.

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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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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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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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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 16 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 16 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

pork skins, sunflower oil, corn oil, sugar, fructose, tomato powder, onion powder, maltodextrin (made from corn), monosodium glutamate, soy sauce (wheat), soy sauce (soybeans), citric acid, garlic powder, paprika, red 40, yellow 6, 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.