Ben & Jerry’s Homemade Inc. — BOOM CHOCOLATTA CORE MOCHA & CARAMEL WITH FUDGE FLAKES, GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE COOKIES & A GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE COOKIE CORE NON-DAIRY FROZEN DESSERT, BOOM CHOCOLATTA CORE
by Ben & Jerry's Homemade Inc.MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This complex non-dairy dessert contains 12 MRT-tested substances. It includes major food triggers across multiple categories (Nuts, Grains, Legumes) and high-risk chemical additives such as Carrageenan and Soy Lecithin. The presence of ‘natural flavor’ further complicates the safety profile, as it may contain additional undisclosed triggers. Due to the high trigger density, this product is contraindicated for the Elimination and Reintroduction phases of the LEAP protocol.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| almonds (almond milk) | Almond | DIRECT_MATCH |
| sugar | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| coconut oil | Coconut | DIRECT_MATCH |
| corn syrup | Corn | DIRECT_MATCH |
| cocoa | Cocoa | DIRECT_MATCH |
| rice flour | Rice | DIRECT_MATCH |
| soybean oil | Soybean | DIRECT_MATCH |
| sunflower lecithin | Sunflower | DIRECT_MATCH |
| vanilla extract | Vanilla | DIRECT_MATCH |
| carrageenan | Carrageenan | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| soy lecithin | Lecithin (Soy) | DIRECT_MATCH |
| coffee extract (mocha) | Coffee | DIRECT_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.
Coconut is tested as an individual substance on the MRT panel. Found as coconut oil, coconut milk, coconut cream, and coconut flour — all common substitutes in dairy-free and paleo diets.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Vanilla extract and vanillin (synthetic vanilla) are both MRT-tested. Vanilla appears in baked goods, desserts, and flavored beverages. Check for "natural flavors" which may contain vanilla.
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.
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 12 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 12 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
almonds (almond milk), sugar, coconut oil, corn syrup, cocoa, rice flour, soybean oil, sunflower lecithin, vanilla extract, carrageenan, soy lecithin, coffee extract (mocha)
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