General Mills, Inc. — NUT & SEED CRUNCHY GRANOLA BARS, VANILLA ALMOND
by General Mills, Inc.MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product contains 12 MRT-tested substances, including multiple seeds, nuts, grains, and soy derivatives. The presence of ‘natural flavor’ adds further uncertainty regarding additional reactive components such as vanilla or other botanical extracts. Due to the high trigger count, this product is excluded from the early elimination and reintroduction phases of the LEAP protocol.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| sunflower seeds | Sunflower | DIRECT_MATCH |
| pumpkin seeds | Pumpkin | DIRECT_MATCH |
| almonds | Almond | DIRECT_MATCH |
| sugar | Cane Sugar | INFERRED_MATCH |
| whole grain oats | Oat | DIRECT_MATCH |
| corn syrup | Corn | DIRECT_MATCH |
| rice flour | Rice | DIRECT_MATCH |
| honey | Honey | DIRECT_MATCH |
| canola oil | Canola/Rapeseed | DIRECT_MATCH |
| soy lecithin | Lecithin (Soy) | DIRECT_MATCH |
| soy lecithin | Soybean | DERIVED_MATCH |
| rosemary extract | Rosemary | DIRECT_MATCH |
Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients
The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: natural flavor
This is procedural data interpretation, not medical guidance. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.
Understanding These Triggers
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.
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.
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.
Oat is independently tested on the MRT panel. Found in oatmeal, granola, and many "gluten-free" products that use oat flour. Distinct from wheat sensitivity.
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.
Rice is often used as a "safe" base in elimination diets, but some patients do react to it. Verify with your MRT results before assuming rice is safe for your Phase 1 rotation.
Honey is tested as a distinct substance on the MRT panel. It contains proteins that can trigger mediator release independently of its sugar content. Found in many "natural" sweetened products.
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.
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.
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.
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, pumpkin seeds, almonds, sugar, whole grain oats, corn syrup, rice flour, honey, canola oil, soy lecithin, soy lecithin, rosemary extract
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