High Risk

Conagra Brands, Inc. — HOT PICANTE SALSA, HOT PICANTE

by Conagra Brands, Inc.

MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified

TomatoChili PepperCapsaicinOnionGarlicCitric AcidCorn
LEAP Phase Status: Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided

Clinical Product Assessment

MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment

Clinical Narrative

This product contains 7 MRT-tested substances. It includes several direct food triggers (Tomato, Onion, Garlic, Chili Pepper) as well as the chemical trigger Capsaicin, which is inherently present in jalapeño peppers. Additionally, distilled vinegar is flagged as a likely source of Corn, and Citric Acid is a monitored chemical additive. The presence of ‘spices’ and ‘natural flavors’ introduces further unknown variables that could contain additional MRT-tested substances.

Flagged Ingredient Mapping

Ingredient Maps To (MRT Panel) Match Type
tomato puree Tomato DIRECT_MATCH
jalapeño peppers Chili Pepper DIRECT_MATCH
jalapeño peppers Capsaicin CHEMICAL_MATCH
onions Onion DIRECT_MATCH
distilled vinegar Corn DERIVATIVE_MATCH
garlic Garlic DIRECT_MATCH
citric acid Citric Acid CHEMICAL_MATCH

Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients

The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: spices, natural flavor

This is procedural data interpretation, not medical guidance. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.

Understanding These Triggers

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Tomato

Tomato is a nightshade tested on the MRT panel. It appears in ketchup, pasta sauce, pizza, and many prepared foods. Includes all tomato-derived ingredients like tomato paste and powder.

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Chili Pepper

Chili pepper (Capsicum) is tested on the MRT panel. It appears in hot sauces, spice blends, seasoned meats, and many Mexican, Asian, and Indian-cuisine-inspired processed foods.

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Onion

Onion is tested as a standalone substance on the MRT panel. It appears in seasonings, soups, sauces, and most savory processed foods. Often hidden as "dehydrated onion" or "onion powder" in spice blends.

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Garlic

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."

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Citric Acid

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.

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Corn

Corn derivatives are among the hardest triggers to avoid. Found as corn syrup, cornstarch, modified food starch, dextrose, maltodextrin, and citric acid in thousands of processed 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

tomato puree, jalapeño peppers, jalapeño peppers, onions, distilled vinegar, garlic, citric acid

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Medical Disclaimer: This data is algorithmically generated based on USDA databases and is not medical advice. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.