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Frito-Lay Company — SUNFLOWER SEEDS, CHILI LIME

by Frito-Lay Company

MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified

SunflowerCitric AcidCane SugarMSGYeast (Baker's)FD&C Red #40FD&C Yellow #6Blue #1GarlicOnionCornLime
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 eight foods and four chemical additives. It also contains ‘spices’ and ‘natural flavors,’ which are considered unknown variables in the LEAP protocol. The high volume of triggers and presence of multiple artificial food dyes and flavor enhancers make this product unsuitable for Phase 1 or Phase 2 of the ImmunoCalm® protocol.

Flagged Ingredient Mapping

Ingredient Maps To (MRT Panel) Match Type
sunflower seeds Sunflower DIRECT_MATCH
citric acid Citric Acid CHEMICAL_MATCH
sugar Cane Sugar DIRECT_MATCH
monosodium glutamate MSG CHEMICAL_MATCH
yeast extract Yeast (Baker’s) DIRECT_MATCH
red 40 lake FD&C Red #40 CHEMICAL_MATCH
yellow 6 lake FD&C Yellow #6 CHEMICAL_MATCH
blue 1 lake Blue #1 CHEMICAL_MATCH
garlic powder Garlic DIRECT_MATCH
onion powder Onion DIRECT_MATCH
corn syrup solids Corn DIRECT_MATCH
lime juice solids Lime DIRECT_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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Sunflower

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.

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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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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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MSG

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."

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Yeast (Baker's)

Baker's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) is MRT-tested. Found in bread, rolls, pizza dough, and fermented foods. Also present as yeast extract, a common flavor enhancer in savory products.

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FD&C Red #40

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.

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FD&C Yellow #6

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.

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Blue #1

Brilliant Blue FCF is a synthetic food dye tested on the MRT chemical panel. Found in candy, beverages, ice cream, and some processed foods. Often combined with Yellow #5 to create green coloring.

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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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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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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

sunflower seeds, citric acid, sugar, monosodium glutamate, yeast extract, red 40 lake, yellow 6 lake, blue 1 lake, garlic powder, onion powder, corn syrup solids, lime juice solids

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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.