PepsiCo, Inc. (CytoSport) — ALMOND CHERRY FLAVORED PLANT-BASED PROTEIN BAR, ALMOND CHERRY
by PepsiCo, Inc. (CytoSport)MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product contains 8 MRT-tested substances, including multiple whole foods and chemical additives. Primary ingredients like pea protein and rice syrup represent Green Pea and Rice triggers, respectively. The fruit and nut components introduce Almond and Cherry triggers, while sweeteners and stabilizers add Cane Sugar, Glycerin, and Citric Acid. The presence of ‘natural flavor’ further complicates the safety profile, as it may hide additional reactive substances.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| pea protein isolate | Green Pea | DIRECT_MATCH |
| brown rice syrup | Rice | DIRECT_MATCH |
| almonds | Almond | DIRECT_MATCH |
| dried cherries | Cherry | DIRECT_MATCH |
| sugar | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| sunflower oil | Sunflower | DIRECT_MATCH |
| sunflower butter | Sunflower | DIRECT_MATCH |
| brown rice protein | Rice | DIRECT_MATCH |
| glycerin | Glycerin/Glycerol | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| citric acid | Citric Acid | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients
The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: natural flavor
This is procedural data interpretation, not medical guidance. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.
Understanding These Triggers
Tree nut tested individually on the MRT panel. Almond flour and almond milk are common substitutes in elimination diets — verify your personal MRT results before using.
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.
Cherry is an MRT-tested fruit found in juices, preserves, baked goods, and cherry flavoring. Maraschino cherries contain additional chemical additives that may also be reactive.
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.
Glycerin is a chemical additive tested on the MRT panel. Used as a humectant and sweetener in protein bars, toothpaste, medications, and processed foods. Can be derived from plant or animal fats.
Green pea is an MRT-tested legume increasingly used as pea protein in plant-based meats, protein powders, and dairy alternatives. Also found in soups and frozen vegetable blends.
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.
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.
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
pea protein isolate, brown rice syrup, almonds, dried cherries, sugar, sunflower oil, sunflower butter, brown rice protein, glycerin, citric acid
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