Frito-Lay Company — BLACK BEAN & CORN SALSA, MILD
by Frito-Lay CompanyMRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
Clinical analysis of the ingredient list identifies 8 MRT-tested substances: Tomato, Corn, Onion, Chili Pepper, Capsaicin, Cane Sugar, Fructose, and Garlic. The product contains multiple direct food matches and chemical triggers (capsaicin from jalapeños and fructose from sugar). Additionally, the presence of ‘spices’ and ‘natural flavors’ introduces unknown variables that may contain additional tested substances like black pepper or mustard. Due to the high trigger count, this product is categorized as high risk and is unsuitable for Phase 1 or Phase 2 of the LEAP protocol.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tomato Puree | Tomato | DIRECT_MATCH |
| Corn | Corn | DIRECT_MATCH |
| Onions | Onion | DIRECT_MATCH |
| Diced Tomatoes | Tomato | DIRECT_MATCH |
| Jalapeño Peppers | Chili Pepper + Capsaicin | DIRECT_MATCH |
| Vinegar | Corn | HIDDEN_SOURCE |
| Sugar | Cane Sugar + Fructose | DIRECT_MATCH |
| Garlic | Garlic | DIRECT_MATCH |
Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients
The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: spices, natural flavors
This is procedural data interpretation, not medical guidance. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.
Understanding These Triggers
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fructose is tested independently from cane sugar on the MRT panel. Found as high-fructose corn syrup, agave nectar, and crystalline fructose. MRT tests inflammatory mediator response, not malabsorption.
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."
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
Tomato Puree, Corn, Onions, Diced Tomatoes, Jalapeño Peppers, Vinegar, Sugar, Garlic
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