PepsiCo, Inc. (CytoSport) — KNOCKOUT CHOCOLATE NON DAIRY PROTEIN SHAKE, KNOCKOUT CHOCOLATE
by PepsiCo, Inc. (CytoSport)MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
Despite being labeled as ‘Non-Dairy,’ this product contains 10 MRT-tested substances, including milk-derived proteins (Caseinates and Milk Protein Isolate), which map to Cow’s Milk. It features multiple chemical triggers such as Carrageenan, Lecithin (Soy), and Fructose, alongside various food triggers like Corn, Cocoa, and Canola. The inclusion of ‘natural and artificial flavors’ introduces unknown variables, making this product high-risk for patients in early LEAP phases.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| milk protein isolate | Cow’s Milk | DIRECT_MATCH |
| calcium caseinate | Cow’s Milk | DIRECT_MATCH |
| sodium caseinate | Cow’s Milk | DIRECT_MATCH |
| soluble corn fiber | Corn | DIRECT_MATCH |
| cocoa powder | Cocoa | DIRECT_MATCH |
| sunflower oil | Sunflower | DIRECT_MATCH |
| canola oil | Canola/Rapeseed | DIRECT_MATCH |
| crystalline fructose | Fructose | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| soy lecithin | Lecithin (Soy) | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| soy lecithin | Soybean | DIRECT_MATCH |
| potassium citrate | Citric Acid | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| carrageenan | Carrageenan | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients
The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: natural and artificial flavors
This is procedural data interpretation, not medical guidance. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.
Understanding These Triggers
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.
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.
Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) is tested as a standalone substance. Reactivity to cocoa affects all chocolate-containing products. Distinct from dairy or sugar reactions that often co-occur in chocolate.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A seaweed-derived thickener tested on the MRT panel. Found in dairy alternatives, ice cream, deli meats, and protein shakes. Increasingly scrutinized for its inflammatory potential.
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
milk protein isolate, calcium caseinate, sodium caseinate, soluble corn fiber, cocoa powder, sunflower oil, canola oil, crystalline fructose, soy lecithin, soy lecithin, potassium citrate, carrageenan
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