GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. — Annie’s Homegrown Organic Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites
by GENERAL MILLS SALES INC.MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product is categorized as High Risk due to the presence of 8 MRT-tested substances, including multiple grains (Wheat, Oat), sweeteners (Cane Sugar, Fructose), and flavor components (Cocoa, Vanilla, Coumarin/Vanillin). It also contains ‘natural flavor,’ which is an unknown variable in the LEAP protocol. This product is not suitable for Phase 1 or Phase 2 and should only be introduced in Phase 3 under the guidance of a Certified LEAP Therapist once all individual components have been cleared.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| organic wheat flour | Wheat | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic cane sugar | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic cane sugar | Fructose | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| organic chocolate | Cocoa | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic cocoa butter | Cocoa | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic vanilla extract | Vanilla | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic vanilla extract | Coumarin/Vanillin | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| organic whole grain oat flour | Oat | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic expeller-pressed sunflower oil | Sunflower | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic invert cane syrup | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic molasses | Cane Sugar | 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
A major grain trigger distinct from celiac disease. MRT measures inflammatory mediator release to wheat protein, not IgE-mediated gluten allergy. Found in bread, pasta, and many processed foods.
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.
Fructose is tested independently from cane sugar on the MRT panel. Found as high-fructose corn syrup, agave nectar, and crystalline fructose. MRT tests inflammatory mediator response, not malabsorption.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What This Means For Your Diet
With 8 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 8 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 wheat flour, organic cane sugar, organic cane sugar, organic chocolate, organic cocoa butter, organic vanilla extract, organic vanilla extract, organic whole grain oat flour, organic expeller-pressed sunflower oil, organic invert cane syrup, organic molasses
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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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