Clif Bar and Company — TART CHERRY BERRY ORGANIC FRUIT SMOOTHIE FILLED ENERGY BARS, TART CHERRY BERRY
by Clif Bar and CompanyMRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product contains 12 MRT-tested substances, including grains (Oat, Rice), legumes (Green Pea), various fruits (Cherry, Date, Apple), and seeds/nuts (Sunflower, Cashew). It also contains chemical additives such as Citric Acid and Glycerin/Glycerol. The inclusion of ‘natural flavors’ and ‘fruit and vegetable juice’ introduces additional unknown variables that could trigger reactive pathways. This complex multi-ingredient profile is contraindicated for the initial phases of the ImmunoCalm protocol.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| cashew butter | Cashew | DIRECT_MATCH |
| sunflower seed butter | Sunflower | DIRECT_MATCH |
| oat flour | Oat | DIRECT_MATCH |
| rolled oats | Oat | DIRECT_MATCH |
| cane syrup | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| cane sugar | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| rice syrup | Rice | DIRECT_MATCH |
| date paste | Date | DIRECT_MATCH |
| pea protein | Green Pea | DIRECT_MATCH |
| vegetable glycerin | Glycerin/Glycerol | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| tapioca syrup | Tapioca | DIRECT_MATCH |
| rice starch | Rice | DIRECT_MATCH |
| sunflower oil | Sunflower | DIRECT_MATCH |
| tart cherry juice concentrate | Cherry | DIRECT_MATCH |
| rice flour | Rice | DIRECT_MATCH |
| citric acid | Citric Acid | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| apple powder | Apple | DIRECT_MATCH |
| sunflower lecithin | Sunflower | DIRECT_MATCH |
Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients
The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: natural flavors, fruit and vegetable juice (for color)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Apple is an MRT-tested fruit that appears in juice blends, baby food, applesauce, pectin-based products, and as a sweetener (apple juice concentrate) in many "natural" foods.
What This Means For Your Diet
With 12 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 12 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
cashew butter, sunflower seed butter, oat flour, rolled oats, cane syrup, cane sugar, rice syrup, date paste, pea protein, vegetable glycerin, tapioca syrup, rice starch, sunflower oil, tart cherry juice concentrate, rice flour, citric acid, apple powder, sunflower lecithin
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