Clif Bar and Company — CHOCOLATE CHIP ENERGY BARS, CHOCOLATE CHIP
by Clif Bar and CompanyMRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product contains 9 MRT-tested substances, including several grains, legumes, and chemical additives. The combination of multiple major food allergens (Soybean) and grains (Rice, Oat, Barley) makes this product high-risk for patients in the early stages of the LEAP protocol. Furthermore, the inclusion of ‘natural flavors’ introduces unknown variables that could contain additional reactive substances.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| organic brown rice syrup | Rice | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic rolled oats | Oat | DIRECT_MATCH |
| cane syrup | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic roasted soybeans | Soybean | DIRECT_MATCH |
| soy flour | Soybean | DIRECT_MATCH |
| cane sugar | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| unsweetened chocolate | Cocoa | DIRECT_MATCH |
| rice flour | Rice | DIRECT_MATCH |
| oat fiber | Oat | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic high oleic sunflower oil | Sunflower | DIRECT_MATCH |
| cocoa butter | Cocoa | DIRECT_MATCH |
| barley malt extract | Barley | DIRECT_MATCH |
| barley malt extract | Malt | DIRECT_MATCH |
| soy lecithin | Lecithin (Soy) | DIRECT_MATCH |
| soy lecithin | Soybean | DIRECT_MATCH |
Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients
The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: natural flavors
This is procedural data interpretation, not medical guidance. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.
Understanding These Triggers
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.
Oat is independently tested on the MRT panel. Found in oatmeal, granola, and many "gluten-free" products that use oat flour. Distinct from wheat sensitivity.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What This Means For Your Diet
With 9 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 9 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
organic brown rice syrup, organic rolled oats, cane syrup, organic roasted soybeans, soy flour, cane sugar, unsweetened chocolate, rice flour, oat fiber, organic high oleic sunflower oil, cocoa butter, barley malt extract, barley malt extract, soy lecithin, soy lecithin
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