Clif Bar and Company — CHOCOLATE SALTED CARAMEL PROTEIN BAR, CHOCOLATE SALTED CARAMEL
by Clif Bar and CompanyMRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product contains 7 distinct MRT-tested substances, making it highly complex for patients on an elimination protocol. It includes significant food triggers like Soybean, Cane Sugar, and Cocoa, alongside the chemical triggers Glycerin and Soy Lecithin. The presence of ‘natural flavors’ introduces further unknown variables. Due to the high trigger count, this product is unsuitable for Phase 1 or Phase 2 and requires clinical guidance.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| soy protein isolate | Soybean | DIRECT_MATCH |
| cane sugar | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| brown rice syrup | Rice | DIRECT_MATCH |
| cane syrup | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| vegetable glycerin | Glycerin/Glycerol | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| soy flour | Soybean | DIRECT_MATCH |
| rice starch | Rice | DIRECT_MATCH |
| cocoa | Cocoa | DIRECT_MATCH |
| unsweetened chocolate | Cocoa | DIRECT_MATCH |
| soy lecithin | Lecithin (Soy) | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| organic sunflower oil | Sunflower | DIRECT_MATCH |
Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients
The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: natural flavors
This is procedural data interpretation, not medical guidance. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.
Understanding These Triggers
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.
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.
Rice is often used as a "safe" base in elimination diets, but some patients do react to it. Verify with your MRT results before assuming rice is safe for your Phase 1 rotation.
Glycerin is a chemical additive tested on the MRT panel. Used as a humectant and sweetener in protein bars, toothpaste, medications, and processed foods. Can be derived from plant or animal fats.
Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) is tested as a standalone substance. Reactivity to cocoa affects all chocolate-containing products. Distinct from dairy or sugar reactions that often co-occur in chocolate.
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.
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.
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
soy protein isolate, cane sugar, brown rice syrup, cane syrup, vegetable glycerin, soy flour, rice starch, cocoa, unsweetened chocolate, soy lecithin, organic sunflower oil
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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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