Hormel Foods Corporation — INDIAN INSPIRED CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA, INDIAN INSPIRED CHICKEN
by Hormel Foods CorporationMRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This complex pre-packaged meal contains 17 MRT-tested substances, including multiple chemical additives and various food groups. The presence of unknown variables in ‘spices’ and ‘natural flavors’ further complicates the safety profile. Due to the high trigger count, it is incompatible with the early elimination phases of the ImmunoCalm protocol.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| chicken breast meat | Chicken | DIRECT_MATCH |
| tomatoes | Tomato | DIRECT_MATCH |
| citric acid | Citric Acid | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| heavy cream | Cow’s Milk | DIRECT_MATCH |
| carrageenan | Carrageenan | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| onions | Onion | DIRECT_MATCH |
| plain yogurt | Yogurt | DIRECT_MATCH |
| canola oil | Canola/Rapeseed | DIRECT_MATCH |
| modified corn starch | Corn | DIRECT_MATCH |
| ginger puree | Ginger | DIRECT_MATCH |
| garlic | Garlic | DIRECT_MATCH |
| sugar | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| turmeric | Turmeric | DIRECT_MATCH |
| paprika | Paprika | DIRECT_MATCH |
| cilantro | Coriander/Cilantro | DIRECT_MATCH |
| lemon juice concentrate | Lemon | DIRECT_MATCH |
| yeast extract | Yeast (Baker’s) | DIRECT_MATCH |
Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients
The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: spices, natural flavors
This is procedural data interpretation, not medical guidance. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.
Understanding These Triggers
Chicken is tested independently from other poultry on the MRT panel. Cross-reactivity with turkey or eggs is not assumed — each is measured separately.
Tomato is a nightshade tested on the MRT panel. It appears in ketchup, pasta sauce, pizza, and many prepared foods. Includes all tomato-derived ingredients like tomato paste and powder.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yogurt is tested independently from whole cow's milk on the MRT panel. The fermentation process alters some milk proteins, meaning you may react differently to yogurt vs. milk.
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.
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.
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."
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.
Turmeric is an MRT-tested spice increasingly popular in health products. Found in curry blends, mustard, golden milk, and as a natural food coloring. Contains curcumin.
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.
Lemon is tested as a standalone citrus substance on the MRT panel. It appears in beverages, dressings, marinades, and as a flavoring agent. Distinct from citric acid sensitivity.
Baker's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) is MRT-tested. Found in bread, rolls, pizza dough, and fermented foods. Also present as yeast extract, a common flavor enhancer in savory products.
What This Means For Your Diet
With 17 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 17 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
chicken breast meat, tomatoes, citric acid, heavy cream, carrageenan, onions, plain yogurt, canola oil, modified corn starch, ginger puree, garlic, sugar, turmeric, paprika, cilantro, lemon juice concentrate, yeast extract
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