Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. — SLOPPY JOE SAUCE, SLOPPY JOE
by Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc.MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product is classified as HIGH_RISK due to the presence of 10 MRT-tested substances. It contains primary food triggers including Tomato, Corn, Cane Sugar, Chili Pepper, Onion, and Garlic. Furthermore, it contains chemical triggers including Fructose, Citric Acid, and naturally occurring compounds Capsaicin and Solanine (derived from the nightshade and pepper ingredients). The inclusion of ‘spices’ and ‘natural flavors’ introduces additional unknown variables that may contain other reactive substances, making it unsuitable for the elimination or early reintroduction phases of the LEAP protocol.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| tomato puree | Tomato | DIRECT_MATCH |
| tomato paste | Solanine | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| high fructose corn syrup | Fructose | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| high fructose corn syrup | Corn | DIRECT_MATCH |
| distilled vinegar | Corn | DERIVED_MATCH |
| sugar | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| chili pepper | Chili Pepper | DIRECT_MATCH |
| chili pepper | Capsaicin | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| onion powder | Onion | DIRECT_MATCH |
| garlic powder | Garlic | DIRECT_MATCH |
| citric acid | Citric Acid | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients
The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: spices, natural flavors
This is procedural data interpretation, not medical guidance. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.
Understanding These Triggers
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.
Fructose is tested independently from cane sugar on the MRT panel. Found as high-fructose corn syrup, agave nectar, and crystalline fructose. MRT tests inflammatory mediator response, not malabsorption.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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 10 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 10 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
tomato puree, tomato paste, high fructose corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, distilled vinegar, sugar, chili pepper, chili pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, citric acid
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About This Assessment
This safety assessment was generated by cross-referencing the USDA FoodData Central ingredient record for this product against the 176 substances tested on the Mediator Release Test (MRT) panel. Clinical notes are produced with AI assistance using the matched ingredient data and reviewed by Kerry Watson, NTP, RWP for accuracy against published LEAP ImmunoCalm® protocol guidelines. Risk classifications are based on the number and type of MRT-tested substances identified. This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice — always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist before making dietary changes.
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