McCormick & Company, Inc. — TEQUILA & LIME HOT SAUCE, TEQUILA & LIME
by McCormick & Company, Inc.MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product contains 5 MRT-tested substances, including Chili Pepper and the chemical irritant Capsaicin (found in cayenne peppers), Lime, Garlic, and Cane Sugar. It also contains ‘natural flavor’, which is an unknown variable. Due to the high number of triggers, this product is categorized as High Risk and is unsuitable for the elimination or reintroduction phases of the LEAP protocol.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| aged cayenne red peppers | Chili Pepper | DIRECT_MATCH |
| aged cayenne red peppers | Capsaicin | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| lime juice | Lime | DIRECT_MATCH |
| garlic | Garlic | DIRECT_MATCH |
| sugar | Cane Sugar | 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
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.
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.
What This Means For Your Diet
With 5 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 5 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
aged cayenne red peppers, aged cayenne red peppers, lime juice, garlic, sugar
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