Wellbloom Food Checker: Search Any Product Against the MRT 176 Panel

Kerry Watson, NTP, RWPKerry Watson, NTP, RWP
Nutritional Therapy Practitioner & Registered Wellness Professional • Evidence-based food sensitivity guidance

Grocery shopping during an elimination diet shouldn’t feel like guesswork. Wellbloom’s new Food Checker tool lets you search any product — by name, brand, or ingredient — and instantly see which MRT-tested substances it contains, its risk rating, and whether it’s compatible with the LEAP protocol.

The tool cross-references over 20,000 grocery products from USDA FoodData Central against the full 176-substance MRT panel, including 27 chemical additives that hide in processed foods under vague labels like “natural flavors” and “spices.”

What the Food Checker Does

The Food Checker analyzes grocery products against the same 176 substances tested on the Mediator Release Test (MRT). For each product, you see:

  • Risk Rating — Low, Moderate, or High, based on how many MRT-tested triggers the product contains
  • MRT Trigger Tags — The specific substances detected in the ingredient list (e.g., Cow’s Milk, Soy Lecithin, Capsaicin)
  • LEAP Phase Status — Which phase of the LEAP ImmunoCalm protocol the product is appropriate for
  • Trigger Count — Total number of MRT-tested substances found

Every result links to a full product assessment page with a detailed clinical note explaining why the product received its rating and which ingredients require attention.

What Makes This Different

Unlike generic ingredient scanners, Wellbloom’s Food Checker specifically targets the 176 substances on the MRT panel — including 27 chemical additives (MSG, propylene glycol, sodium benzoate, soy lecithin, and more) that other tools miss entirely. These chemicals hide inside vague label terms like “natural flavors” and are a documented source of delayed food sensitivity reactions.

How to Use the Food Checker

The tool works in three steps:

1

Search a Product

Type any product name, brand, or ingredient. Results appear as you type.

2

Review MRT Triggers

See which ingredients are tested on the MRT 176 panel and the product’s overall risk level.

3

Check LEAP Phase

See whether the product is suitable for Phase 1, Phase 2, or later stages of the LEAP protocol.

Try searching for products you buy regularly: “almond milk,” “Cheerios,” “Kirkland,” or “natural flavors.” The search covers over 20,000 products and returns results in under a second.

Understanding Your Results

Each product receives a risk rating based on the number of MRT-tested substances it contains:

Low Risk

Contains 0-2 MRT-tested substances. Generally compatible with earlier LEAP phases. These products have the fewest potential triggers.

Moderate Risk

Contains 3-4 MRT-tested substances. May be suitable for Phase 2 or later, depending on your individual MRT results. Review with your CLT.

High Risk

Contains 5+ MRT-tested substances. Not recommended for early LEAP phases. These products have multiple potential triggers that should be discussed with your Certified LEAP Therapist.

Important Context

Risk ratings reflect how many MRT-tested substances a product contains — not whether you personally react to them. Your individual MRT results determine which specific substances are reactive for you. A “High Risk” product may be fine if none of its triggers are on your personal Red or Yellow list. Always cross-reference with your MRT results and your CLT’s guidance.

Who Benefits Most From the Food Checker

The Food Checker is designed for several audiences:

Clients on the LEAP protocol — Use it during grocery shopping to quickly vet products against the MRT panel before buying. Especially valuable during Phase 1 when your approved food list is most restrictive.

People considering MRT testing — Search products you eat regularly to see how many MRT-tested substances they contain. It’s a preview of what food sensitivity testing can reveal about your diet.

Certified LEAP Therapists — Use it as a client-facing resource during meal planning sessions. Instead of manually checking ingredient labels, search products in real time and share the assessment links.

Anyone on an elimination diet — Whether you’re following LEAP, AIP, or a clinician-guided elimination protocol, the Food Checker helps you identify hidden additives that other tools miss.

Try the Food Checker Now

The Food Checker is free, requires no account, and works on any device. Search over 20,000 grocery products against the full 176-substance MRT panel.

Have questions about your results? Find a Certified LEAP Therapist who can interpret your MRT results and build a personalized elimination protocol tailored to your triggers.

How to Use the Wellbloom Product Directory: Find MRT-Safe Grocery Products in Seconds

Grocery shopping on the LEAP elimination diet can feel overwhelming. Every product requires reading the ingredient list, cross-referencing against your MRT results, and making judgment calls about ambiguous ingredients like “natural flavors” or “spices.” Wellbloom eliminates that guesswork.

Our directory indexes over 20,000 grocery products from the USDA FoodData Central database, each one analyzed against all 176 substances on the MRT panel. Here’s how to get the most out of it.

Searching for Products

By Product Name

The simplest way to use Wellbloom: type a product name into the search bar on the homepage. For example, searching “organic peanut butter” will return all matching products with their MRT risk assessment.

By UPC Code

Have a product in your hand at the store? Enter the UPC barcode number directly into the search bar. Wellbloom will return the exact product with its full safety assessment. This is the most precise way to check a specific item.

By Brand

Browse all products from a specific manufacturer by visiting their brand page. We index over 500 brands including Kraft Heinz, General Mills, Whole Foods Market, McCormick, Conagra, and hundreds more.

Understanding Product Assessments

Every product page on Wellbloom includes:

Risk Classification

Each product is assigned one of four risk levels:

  • Low Risk — Zero MRT-tested triggers found. No ambiguous ingredients. These are your safest options for Phase 1.
  • Moderate Risk — 1–2 MRT triggers identified. These products may be suitable for Phase 2 reintroduction under practitioner guidance.
  • High Risk — 3 or more MRT triggers found. These products contain multiple reactive substances and are best avoided during the initial LEAP phases.
  • Requires Testing — Contains ambiguous ingredients like “natural flavors,” “spices,” or other umbrella terms that could hide MRT-tested substances. Check with your CLT.

LEAP Phase Compatibility

Each product is tagged with its earliest compatible LEAP phase:

  • Phase 1 — Elimination Safe: Can be used during the strict elimination phase
  • Phase 2 — Reintroduction: Contains 1–2 triggers suitable for controlled reintroduction
  • Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided: Contains multiple triggers; use only with CLT approval

Flagged Ingredient Mapping

The most detailed section of each assessment: a table showing exactly which ingredients map to which MRT-tested substances, and what type of match was identified:

  • DIRECT_MATCH: The ingredient is directly on the MRT panel (e.g., “soybean” → Soybean)
  • DERIVATIVE_MATCH: The ingredient is derived from a tested substance (e.g., “soy lecithin” → Lecithin (Soy) + Soybean)
  • CHEMICAL_MATCH: The ingredient matches a tested chemical (e.g., “carrageenan” → Carrageenan)

Clinical Narrative

A plain-language explanation of the assessment findings, written in clinical third-person tone. This narrative summarizes the trigger count, explains the risk classification, and notes any ambiguous ingredients that require caution.

Shopping Strategies

Phase 1: Building Your Safe List

  1. Get your MRT results from your CLT
  2. Search Wellbloom for products containing only your green-rated foods
  3. Filter for “Low Risk” products — these have zero known triggers
  4. Build a shopping list of 15–20 staple products
  5. Save or bookmark your safe products for repeat purchases

Phase 2: Planning Reintroductions

  1. When your CLT approves a food for reintroduction, search for products containing it
  2. Choose “Moderate Risk” products with only that specific trigger
  3. Avoid products with multiple triggers during a challenge — you need to isolate the variable

At the Store

  • Use your phone to search by UPC — scan the barcode and type the numbers into Wellbloom
  • When in doubt about an ingredient, search the product before buying
  • “Natural flavors” is the most common ambiguous ingredient — if a product is otherwise safe, ask your CLT about it

Understanding Our Data

Wellbloom’s product database is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central Branded Foods dataset, which contains nutritional and ingredient data for over 400,000 products sold in the United States. Our analysis engine cross-references each product’s ingredient list against the complete MRT 176 panel, identifying both direct and indirect matches.

Important limitations:

  • Product formulations change — manufacturers may update ingredients without notice. Always verify the physical label against our database.
  • Our assessments are procedural data interpretations, not medical guidance. They identify which MRT-tested substances appear in a product’s ingredients, but they cannot replace your individual MRT results or your CLT’s clinical judgment.
  • “Low Risk” does not mean “safe for everyone” — it means zero MRT-panel triggers were identified. Your individual reactivity depends on your personal test results.

Getting Started

Ready to simplify your LEAP grocery shopping? Here’s what to do next:

  1. Search the directory — Try searching for a product you eat regularly
  2. Find a CLT — If you haven’t been tested yet, connect with a Certified LEAP Therapist
  3. Find a blood draw location — Locate a lab or mobile phlebotomist near you

Wellbloom is free to use and growing daily. We currently index over 20,000 products across 500+ brands, with more being added regularly.

Wellbloom product assessments are procedural data interpretations based on publicly available USDA ingredient data cross-referenced against the MRT 176 panel. This is not medical advice. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT) for personalized dietary guidance. Product formulations may change; always verify ingredient labels at the time of purchase.

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