Frito-Lay Company — ORIGINAL FLAMIN’ HOT BEEF JERKY, ORIGINAL
by Frito-Lay CompanyMRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product contains 10 MRT-tested substances, making it highly complex for an elimination diet. It includes a combination of whole foods (Beef, Onion, Garlic), sweeteners (Cane Sugar), and multiple chemical triggers including MSG and three FD&C food dyes. The presence of corn-derived ingredients and unknown ‘spices’ and ‘natural flavors’ further increases the risk of reactive symptoms. It is not suitable for Phase 1 or 2 of the LEAP protocol.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| Beef | Beef | DIRECT_MATCH |
| Sugar | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| Monosodium Glutamate | MSG | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| Onion Powder | Onion | DIRECT_MATCH |
| Garlic Powder | Garlic | DIRECT_MATCH |
| Maltodextrin | Corn | DERIVED_MATCH |
| Citric Acid | Citric Acid | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| Hydrolyzed Corn Protein | Corn | DIRECT_MATCH |
| Red 40 Lake | FD&C Red #40 | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| Yellow 6 Lake | FD&C Yellow #6 | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| Blue 1 Lake | FD&C Blue #1 | 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
Beef protein is a standalone MRT-tested substance. Includes all beef-derived ingredients like gelatin (sometimes), broth, and tallow. Not cross-reactive with dairy by default.
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.
Monosodium glutamate is tested on the MRT chemical additives panel. Found in savory snacks, soups, Asian cuisine, and often hidden as "hydrolyzed protein," "autolyzed yeast," or "natural flavors."
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.
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."
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.
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.
Allura Red AC is the most widely used food dye and one of the most reactive chemical additives on the MRT panel. Found in candy, beverages, cereals, snack foods, and even some medications.
Sunset Yellow FCF is a synthetic azo dye tested on the MRT chemical panel. Found in cereals, snack foods, candy, and some medications. Banned in several countries outside the US.
What This Means For Your Diet
With 10 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 10 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
Beef, Sugar, Monosodium Glutamate, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Red 40 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Blue 1 Lake
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About This Assessment
This safety assessment was generated by cross-referencing the USDA FoodData Central ingredient record for this product against the 176 substances tested on the Mediator Release Test (MRT) panel. Clinical notes are produced with AI assistance using the matched ingredient data and reviewed by Kerry Watson, NTP, RWP for accuracy against published LEAP ImmunoCalm® protocol guidelines. Risk classifications are based on the number and type of MRT-tested substances identified. This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice — always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist before making dietary changes.
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