The Hillshire Brands Company — PATTY, EGG & CHEESE PLANT-BASED CROISSANT SANDWICHES, PATTY, EGG & CHEESE
by The Hillshire Brands CompanyMRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This complex, multi-component plant-based product contains 16 MRT-tested substances. The croissant, patty, and cheese layers introduce a significant number of reactive ingredients including multiple grains (Wheat, Barley, Malt), soy-based proteins and emulsifiers, and various chemical additives like Citric Acid and Lecithin. Furthermore, the inclusion of ‘natural flavors’ and ‘spices’ presents hidden risks for patients on the LEAP protocol.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| enriched wheat flour | Wheat | DIRECT_MATCH |
| soy protein concentrate | Soybean | DIRECT_MATCH |
| soy lecithin | Lecithin (Soy) | DIRECT_MATCH |
| sugar | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| yeast | Yeast (Baker’s) | DIRECT_MATCH |
| whey | Whey | DIRECT_MATCH |
| malted barley flour | Barley | DIRECT_MATCH |
| canola oil | Canola/Rapeseed | DIRECT_MATCH |
| garlic powder | Garlic | DIRECT_MATCH |
| onion powder | Onion | DIRECT_MATCH |
| turmeric | Turmeric | DIRECT_MATCH |
| modified corn starch | Corn | DIRECT_MATCH |
| potato starch | Potato | DIRECT_MATCH |
| coconut oil | Coconut | DIRECT_MATCH |
| citric acid | Citric Acid | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients
The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: natural flavors, spices
This is procedural data interpretation, not medical guidance. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.
Understanding These Triggers
A major grain trigger distinct from celiac disease. MRT measures inflammatory mediator release to wheat protein, not IgE-mediated gluten allergy. Found in bread, pasta, and many processed foods.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Whey is a dairy-derived protein tested separately from whole cow's milk on the MRT panel. Found in protein powders, baked goods, processed cheese, and many sports nutrition products.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
Potato is an MRT-tested substance that also appears as modified food starch, potato starch, and potato flour. One of the nightshade family foods tested on the panel.
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.
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.
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
enriched wheat flour, soy protein concentrate, soy lecithin, sugar, yeast, whey, malted barley flour, canola oil, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, modified corn starch, potato starch, coconut oil, citric acid
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