Clif Bar and Company — Organic Tart Cherry Berry Fruit Smoothie Filled Energy Bar
by Clif Bar and CompanyMRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
Clif Bar and Company manufactures this product, which has been analyzed against the full MRT 176 panel — comprising 149 foods and 27 chemical additives — to identify potential immune-mediated sensitivities.
MRT Safety Assessment
This product contains 14 MRT-tested substances, making it highly complex for patients on an elimination diet. It includes various grains (Oat, Rice), nuts and seeds (Cashew, Sunflower, Pumpkin), legumes (Green Pea), and several fruits (Cherry, Cranberry, Date, Lime). Furthermore, it contains chemical triggers such as Citric Acid and Glycerin/Glycerol. The inclusion of ‘natural flavors’ and ‘fruit and vegetable juice’ introduces multiple unknown variables that could contain additional reactive substances. Due to the high trigger count, this product is only suitable for Phase 3 (Maintenance) under the supervision of a Certified LEAP Therapist.
Risk Summary
- Risk Classification: High Risk
- MRT Triggers Identified: 14
- Safe Ingredients: 3
- Unknown/Ambiguous: 3 (natural flavors, natural flavors*, fruit and vegetable juice (for color))
- LEAP Phase Compatibility: Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
The following ingredients were identified as matching substances on the MRT 176 panel:
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| oat flour | Oat | Direct Match |
| rolled oats | Oat | Direct Match |
| cashew butter | Cashew | Direct Match |
| sunflower seed butter | Sunflower | Direct Match |
| high oleic sunflower oil | Sunflower | Direct Match |
| sunflower lecithin | Sunflower | Direct Match |
| brown rice syrup | Rice | Direct Match |
| rice starch | Rice | Direct Match |
| rice flour | Rice | Direct Match |
| rice syrup solids | Rice | Direct Match |
| pea protein | Green Pea | Direct Match |
| date paste | Date | Direct Match |
| cane sugar | Cane Sugar | Direct Match |
| cane syrup | Cane Sugar | Direct Match |
| tapioca syrup | Tapioca | Direct Match |
| vegetable glycerin | Glycerin/Glycerol | Chemical Match |
| pumpkin seeds | Pumpkin | Direct Match |
| dried tart cherries | Cherry | Direct Match |
| cherry juice concentrate | Cherry | Direct Match |
| dried cranberries | Cranberry | Direct Match |
| citric acid | Citric Acid | Chemical Match |
| dried lime juice concentrate | Lime | Direct Match |
Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients
The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped to the MRT 176 panel: natural flavors, natural flavors*, fruit and vegetable juice (for color). Patients should treat these as potential triggers until MRT testing confirms safety.
LEAP Protocol Guidance
With 14 MRT-tested substances identified, this product is not recommended during Phase 1 or Phase 2. Phase 3 (Maintenance) patients should consult their Certified LEAP Therapist.
UPC Code: 722252670021
Assessment Methodology
This assessment was generated using Wellbloom’s automated clinical analysis pipeline. Each ingredient was cross-referenced against the complete MRT 176 panel — including 149 food antigens and 27 chemical additives.
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.
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.
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.
Green pea is an MRT-tested legume increasingly used as pea protein in plant-based meats, protein powders, and dairy alternatives. Also found in soups and frozen vegetable blends.
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.
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.
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.
Cherry is an MRT-tested fruit found in juices, preserves, baked goods, and cherry flavoring. Maraschino cherries contain additional chemical additives that may also be reactive.
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 14 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 14 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.
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