High Risk

McCormick & Company, Inc. — CREOLE BUTTER

by McCormick & Company, Inc.

MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified

Chili PepperPaprikaGarlicOnionCitric AcidCow's MilkBenzoic AcidLecithin (Soy)SoybeanPolysorbate 80
LEAP Phase Status: Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided

Clinical Product Assessment

MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment

Clinical Narrative

This product contains 10 MRT-tested substances, encompassing both food items and chemical additives. Key triggers identified include Chili Pepper, Paprika, Garlic, Onion, and Cow’s Milk (via natural butter flavoring). Chemical triggers include Citric Acid, Benzoic Acid (as sodium benzoate), Polysorbate 80, and both Lecithin (Soy) and Soybean (derived from soy lecithin). The presence of ‘natural flavors’ and ‘spices’ introduces further unknown variables. Given the significant number of triggers, this product is categorized as HIGH_RISK and is incompatible with early LEAP phases.

Flagged Ingredient Mapping

Ingredient Maps To (MRT Panel) Match Type
red pepper Chili Pepper DIRECT_MATCH
paprika Paprika DIRECT_MATCH
dehydrated garlic Garlic DIRECT_MATCH
dehydrated onion Onion DIRECT_MATCH
citric acid Citric Acid CHEMICAL_MATCH
natural flavor (butter) Cow’s Milk DIRECT_MATCH
sodium benzoate Benzoic Acid CHEMICAL_MATCH
soy lecithin Lecithin (Soy) DIRECT_MATCH
soy lecithin Soybean DIRECT_MATCH
polysorbate 80 Polysorbate 80 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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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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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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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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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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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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Benzoic Acid

A preservative tested on the MRT chemical panel. Found as sodium benzoate in soft drinks, pickles, salad dressings, and condiments. Also occurs naturally in cranberries and cinnamon.

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Lecithin (Soy)

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.

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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.

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

red pepper, paprika, dehydrated garlic, dehydrated onion, citric acid, natural flavor (butter), sodium benzoate, soy lecithin, soy lecithin, polysorbate 80

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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.