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Mars, Inc. — GRAPE-ADE, TROPICAL CHERRY SPLASH, RAZZIN’ WATERMELON, STRAPPLEBERRY, PEACH-A-PALOOZA, BANANA BERRY BLAST DUOS JELLY BEANS, GRAPE-ADE, TROPICAL CHERRY SPLASH, RAZZIN’ WATERMELON, STRAPPLEBERRY, PEACH-A-PALOOZA, BANANA BERRY BLAST

by Mars, Inc.

MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified

GrapeCherryWatermelonStrawberryApplePeachBananaCane SugarCornCitric AcidFD&C Red #40FD&C Yellow #5FD&C Yellow #6Blue #1
LEAP Phase Status: Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided

Clinical Product Assessment

MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment

Clinical Narrative

This assessment is based on the specific flavor profiles listed and standard formulation for Mars, Inc. jelly beans. The product contains seven direct food matches from the MRT 176 panel (Grape, Cherry, Watermelon, Strawberry, Apple, Peach, and Banana). Additionally, processed jelly beans of this type universally contain Cane Sugar, Corn-derived syrups/starches, Citric Acid, and multiple synthetic food dyes (Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1), all of which are tested MRT substances. The cumulative number of triggers makes this product unsuitable for Phase 1 or Phase 2 of the LEAP protocol.

Flagged Ingredient Mapping

Ingredient Maps To (MRT Panel) Match Type
Grape-ade Grape DIRECT_MATCH
Tropical Cherry Splash Cherry DIRECT_MATCH
Razzin’ Watermelon Watermelon DIRECT_MATCH
Strappleberry Strawberry DIRECT_MATCH
Strappleberry Apple DIRECT_MATCH
Peach-a-palooza Peach DIRECT_MATCH
Banana Berry Blast Banana DIRECT_MATCH
implied candy base Cane Sugar DIRECT_MATCH
implied candy base Corn DIRECT_MATCH
implied acidulant Citric Acid CHEMICAL_MATCH
implied dye FD&C Red #40 CHEMICAL_MATCH
implied dye FD&C Yellow #5 CHEMICAL_MATCH
implied dye FD&C Yellow #6 CHEMICAL_MATCH
implied dye Blue #1 CHEMICAL_MATCH

Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients

The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: natural flavors, artificial flavors, confectioner’s glaze

This is procedural data interpretation, not medical guidance. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.

Understanding These Triggers

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Grape

Grape is an MRT-tested fruit found in wine, juice, jelly, raisins, and grape seed extract. Also a source of tartaric acid used as a food additive.

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Cherry

Cherry is an MRT-tested fruit found in juices, preserves, baked goods, and cherry flavoring. Maraschino cherries contain additional chemical additives that may also be reactive.

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Strawberry

Strawberry is an MRT-tested fruit found in yogurts, ice cream, jams, and flavored beverages. Also appears as "natural strawberry flavor" in many processed foods.

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Apple

Apple is an MRT-tested fruit that appears in juice blends, baby food, applesauce, pectin-based products, and as a sweetener (apple juice concentrate) in many "natural" foods.

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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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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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FD&C Red #40

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.

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FD&C Yellow #5

Tartrazine (Yellow #5) is an azo dye on the MRT chemical panel. Found in processed foods, beverages, and medications. Cross-reactivity with aspirin sensitivity has been documented in clinical literature.

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FD&C Yellow #6

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.

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Blue #1

Brilliant Blue FCF is a synthetic food dye tested on the MRT chemical panel. Found in candy, beverages, ice cream, and some processed foods. Often combined with Yellow #5 to create green coloring.

What This Means For Your Diet

With 14 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 14 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

Grape-ade, Tropical Cherry Splash, Razzin' Watermelon, Strappleberry, Strappleberry, Peach-a-palooza, Banana Berry Blast, implied candy base, implied candy base, implied acidulant, implied dye, implied dye, implied dye, implied dye

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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.