Clif Bar and Company — ORGANIC BAKED WHOLE GRAIN ENERGY SNACK
by Clif Bar and CompanyMRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product contains 8 MRT-tested substances, including multiple sources of soybean, various sweeteners (cane and maple), and cocoa. It also contains ‘natural flavors,’ which are of unknown composition and may contain additional reactive substances. Due to the high trigger count and potential for hidden ingredients, this product is not suitable for Phase 1 or 2 of the LEAP protocol.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| organic rolled oats | Oat | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic oat flour | Oat | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic oat fiber | Oat | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic tapioca syrup | Tapioca | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic dried cane syrup | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic unsweetened chocolate | Cocoa | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic cocoa butter | Cocoa | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic soy lecithin | Lecithin (Soy) | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| organic soy lecithin | Soybean | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic vanilla extract | Vanilla | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic cane syrup | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic maple syrup | Maple Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic roasted soybeans | Soybean | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic soybean oil | Soybean | 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
Oat is independently tested on the MRT panel. Found in oatmeal, granola, and many "gluten-free" products that use oat flour. Distinct from wheat sensitivity.
Tapioca (cassava-derived starch) is MRT-tested. Increasingly used as a gluten-free thickener, in boba tea, puddings, and as modified food starch. Common in allergen-free baking.
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.
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.
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.
Vanilla extract and vanillin (synthetic vanilla) are both MRT-tested. Vanilla appears in baked goods, desserts, and flavored beverages. Check for "natural flavors" which may contain vanilla.
What This Means For Your Diet
With 8 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 8 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
organic rolled oats, organic oat flour, organic oat fiber, organic tapioca syrup, organic dried cane syrup, organic unsweetened chocolate, organic cocoa butter, organic soy lecithin, organic soy lecithin, organic vanilla extract, organic cane syrup, organic maple syrup, organic roasted soybeans, organic soybean 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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