BJ’s Wholesale Club / Corporate Brands — BASIL & AGED PARMESAN CHEESE PESTO, BASIL & AGED PARMESAN CHEESE
by BJ's Wholesale Club / Corporate BrandsMRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product analysis is based on the standard formulation for BJ’s Wellsley Farms Basil Pesto. It contains seven MRT-tested substances, including multiple botanical foods (Basil, Garlic), a dairy trigger (Cow’s Milk via Parmesan), nuts/seeds (Cashew, Sunflower), and olive oil, along with the chemical additive Citric Acid. With 7 total triggers, this product is classified as High Risk and is unsuitable for the initial elimination or reintroduction phases of the LEAP protocol.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| basil | Basil | DIRECT_MATCH |
| sunflower oil | Sunflower | DIRECT_MATCH |
| aged parmesan cheese | Cow’s Milk | DIRECT_MATCH |
| cashews | Cashew | DIRECT_MATCH |
| extra virgin olive oil | Olive | DIRECT_MATCH |
| garlic | Garlic | DIRECT_MATCH |
| citric acid | Citric Acid | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
This is procedural data interpretation, not medical guidance. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.
Understanding These Triggers
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.
One of the most commonly reactive substances on the MRT panel. Found in dairy products and many processed foods as whey, casein, or milk solids. Cross-reactive with goat and sheep milk in some patients.
Olive is tested on the MRT panel. Includes olive oil (one of the most common cooking oils), table olives, and olive-derived ingredients. A staple of Mediterranean diets.
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 7 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 7 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
basil, sunflower oil, aged parmesan cheese, cashews, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, citric acid
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