Frito-Lay Company — SWEET SOUTHERN HEAT BBQ FLAVORED CHICHARRONES FRIED PORK SKINS, SWEET SOUTHERN HEAT BBQ
by Frito-Lay CompanyMRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product is highly complex and contains 16 distinct MRT-tested substances. It includes multiple chemical additives (MSG, Citric Acid, and three FD&C synthetic colors), several botanical triggers (Onion, Tomato, Garlic, Chili Pepper, Paprika), and various sweeteners (Cane Sugar, Fructose, Honey). Additionally, ‘maltodextrin’ is a corn derivative, and ‘autolyzed yeast extract’ contains baker’s yeast. The presence of ‘spices’ and ‘natural flavor’ introduces further unknown variables. This product is strictly contraindicated for Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the LEAP protocol.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| pork skins | Pork | DIRECT_MATCH |
| pork fat | Pork | DIRECT_MATCH |
| sugar | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| maltodextrin | Corn | DERIVED_MATCH |
| brown sugar | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| monosodium glutamate | MSG | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| fructose | Fructose | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| autolyzed yeast extract | Yeast (Baker’s) | DIRECT_MATCH |
| onion powder | Onion | DIRECT_MATCH |
| tomato powder | Tomato | DIRECT_MATCH |
| chili pepper | Chili Pepper | DIRECT_MATCH |
| paprika | Paprika | DIRECT_MATCH |
| molasses | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| citric acid | Citric Acid | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| yellow 6 lake | FD&C Yellow #6 | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| red 40 lake | FD&C Red #40 | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| blue 1 lake | FD&C Blue #1 | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| garlic powder | Garlic | DIRECT_MATCH |
| honey | Honey | DIRECT_MATCH |
| extractives of paprika | Paprika | DIRECT_MATCH |
Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients
The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: spices, natural flavor
This is procedural data interpretation, not medical guidance. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.
Understanding These Triggers
Pork is tested as an individual protein on the MRT panel. Includes all pork-derived products such as bacon, ham, sausage, gelatin (often pork-derived), and lard.
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.
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.
Monosodium glutamate is tested on the MRT chemical additives panel. Found in savory snacks, soups, Asian cuisine, and often hidden as "hydrolyzed protein," "autolyzed yeast," or "natural flavors."
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chili pepper (Capsicum) is tested on the MRT panel. It appears in hot sauces, spice blends, seasoned meats, and many Mexican, Asian, and Indian-cuisine-inspired processed foods.
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.
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.
Sunset Yellow FCF is a synthetic azo dye tested on the MRT chemical panel. Found in cereals, snack foods, candy, and some medications. Banned in several countries outside the US.
Allura Red AC is the most widely used food dye and one of the most reactive chemical additives on the MRT panel. Found in candy, beverages, cereals, snack foods, and even some medications.
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."
Honey is tested as a distinct substance on the MRT panel. It contains proteins that can trigger mediator release independently of its sugar content. Found in many "natural" sweetened products.
What This Means For Your Diet
With 16 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 16 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
pork skins, pork fat, sugar, maltodextrin, brown sugar, monosodium glutamate, fructose, autolyzed yeast extract, onion powder, tomato powder, chili pepper, paprika, molasses, citric acid, yellow 6 lake, red 40 lake, blue 1 lake, garlic powder, honey, extractives of paprika
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