High Risk

McCormick & Company, Inc. — MEDIUM SMOKY CHIPOTLE TACO SEASONING MIX, MEDIUM SMOKY CHIPOTLE TACO

by McCormick & Company, Inc.

MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified

Chili PepperPaprikaCuminOreganoGarlicOnionCane SugarCornTomatoCitric AcidSunflower
LEAP Phase Status: Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided

Clinical Product Assessment

MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment

Clinical Narrative

This seasoning mix contains 11 MRT-tested substances, including various spices, aromatics, sweeteners, and chemical additives. The presence of ‘spices’ and ‘natural flavor’ introduces unknown variables, while the high concentration of direct matches like Chili Pepper, Corn, and Citric Acid makes this product unsuitable for the early stages of the LEAP protocol.

Flagged Ingredient Mapping

Ingredient Maps To (MRT Panel) Match Type
spices (chili pepper, paprika, cumin, oregano, chipotle chili pepper) Chili Pepper, Paprika, Cumin, Oregano DIRECT_MATCH
garlic Garlic DIRECT_MATCH
onion Onion DIRECT_MATCH
cane sugar Cane Sugar DIRECT_MATCH
corn starch Corn DIRECT_MATCH
tomato Tomato DIRECT_MATCH
citric acid Citric Acid CHEMICAL_MATCH
sunflower oil Sunflower 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

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Chili Pepper

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.

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Paprika

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.

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Garlic

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."

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Onion

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.

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Cane Sugar

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.

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Corn

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.

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Tomato

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.

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Citric Acid

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.

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Sunflower

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.

What This Means For Your Diet

With 11 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 11 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

spices (chili pepper, paprika, cumin, oregano, chipotle chili pepper), garlic, onion, cane sugar, corn starch, tomato, citric acid, sunflower oil

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Medical Disclaimer: This data is algorithmically generated based on USDA databases and is not medical advice. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.