General Mills, Inc. — ORGANIC CHEWY GRANOLA BARS, CHOCOLATE CHIP
by General Mills, Inc.MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product contains 10 MRT-tested substances, including multiple grains (Oat, Rice, Barley, Malt), sweeteners (Cane Sugar), and chemical additives (Glycerin). The presence of ‘organic natural flavor’ introduces additional unknown variables that may contain other tested substances. Due to the high volume of potential triggers, this product is unsuitable for the elimination or early reintroduction phases of the LEAP protocol.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| organic whole grain oats | Oat | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic tapioca syrup | Tapioca | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic cane sugar | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic chocolate liquor | Cocoa | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic cocoa butter | Cocoa | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic vanilla | Vanilla | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic rice flour | Rice | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic sunflower oil | Sunflower | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic glycerin | Glycerin/Glycerol | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| organic cocoa | Cocoa | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic malted barley extract | Malt | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic malted barley extract | Barley | DIRECT_MATCH |
Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients
The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: organic natural flavor
This is procedural data interpretation, not medical guidance. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.
Understanding These Triggers
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.
Tapioca (cassava-derived starch) is MRT-tested. Increasingly used as a gluten-free thickener, in boba tea, puddings, and as modified food starch. Common in allergen-free baking.
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.
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.
Vanilla extract and vanillin (synthetic vanilla) are both MRT-tested. Vanilla appears in baked goods, desserts, and flavored beverages. Check for "natural flavors" which may contain vanilla.
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.
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.
Glycerin is a chemical additive tested on the MRT panel. Used as a humectant and sweetener in protein bars, toothpaste, medications, and processed foods. Can be derived from plant or animal fats.
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
organic whole grain oats, organic tapioca syrup, organic cane sugar, organic chocolate liquor, organic cocoa butter, organic vanilla, organic rice flour, organic sunflower oil, organic glycerin, organic cocoa, organic malted barley extract, organic malted barley extract
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