High Risk

Frito-Lay Company — MILK CHOCOLATE ALMONDS

by Frito-Lay Company

MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified

AlmondCane SugarCocoaCaffeineCow's MilkWheyLecithin (Soy)SoybeanCoumarin/VanillinPeanutCanola/RapeseedCorn
LEAP Phase Status: Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided

Clinical Product Assessment

MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment

Clinical Narrative

This product contains 12 MRT-tested substances, including several primary foods and hidden chemical triggers. It contains major allergens such as Almond, Cow’s Milk (and its component Whey), Soybean, and Peanut. Additionally, it contains cocoa-derived Caffeine and the chemical additives Lecithin (Soy) and Coumarin/Vanillin. Due to the high number of reactive triggers, this product is unsuitable for the elimination or reintroduction phases of the LEAP protocol.

Flagged Ingredient Mapping

Ingredient Maps To (MRT Panel) Match Type
almonds Almond DIRECT_MATCH
sugar Cane Sugar DIRECT_MATCH
cocoa butter Cocoa DIRECT_MATCH
chocolate liquor Caffeine DIRECT_MATCH
whole milk powder Cow’s Milk DIRECT_MATCH
whole milk powder Whey DIRECT_MATCH
soy lecithin Lecithin (Soy) DIRECT_MATCH
soy lecithin Soybean DIRECT_MATCH
vanillin Coumarin/Vanillin CHEMICAL_MATCH
peanut oil Peanut DIRECT_MATCH
hydrogenated soybean oil Soybean DIRECT_MATCH
canola oil Canola/Rapeseed DIRECT_MATCH
corn syrup Corn DIRECT_MATCH

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

Understanding These Triggers

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Almond

Tree nut tested individually on the MRT panel. Almond flour and almond milk are common substitutes in elimination diets — verify your personal MRT results before using.

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Cane Sugar

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.

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Cocoa

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.

Caffeine

Caffeine is tested as a chemical substance on the MRT panel. Found in coffee, tea, chocolate, energy drinks, and some medications. Sensitivity is to the compound itself, not the beverage.

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Cow's Milk

One of the most commonly reactive substances on the MRT panel. Found in dairy products and many processed foods as whey, casein, or milk solids. Cross-reactive with goat and sheep milk in some patients.

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Whey

Whey is a dairy-derived protein tested separately from whole cow's milk on the MRT panel. Found in protein powders, baked goods, processed cheese, and many sports nutrition products.

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Lecithin (Soy)

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.

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Soybean

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.

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Coumarin/Vanillin

A chemical compound found in cinnamon, vanilla, and many artificial flavorings. Tested on the MRT chemical additives panel. Often hidden under "natural flavors" or "artificial flavoring" on labels.

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Peanut

Peanut is a legume (not a tree nut) tested on the MRT panel. Peanut oil, peanut butter, and peanut flour are all included. Distinct from IgE peanut allergy testing.

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Canola/Rapeseed

Canola oil (derived from rapeseed) is an MRT-tested substance. It is one of the most common cooking oils in processed foods and restaurant cooking. Look for it in fried foods, dressings, and baked goods.

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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 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

almonds, sugar, cocoa butter, chocolate liquor, whole milk powder, whole milk powder, soy lecithin, soy lecithin, vanillin, peanut oil, hydrogenated soybean oil, canola oil, corn syrup

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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.