Hershey Creamery Company — NEAPOLITAN PREMIUM ICE CREAM, NEAPOLITAN
by Hershey Creamery CompanyMRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product contains 12 MRT-tested substances, representing a high density of potential triggers. It includes primary foods (dairy, corn, cocoa, strawberry), chemical additives (Citric Acid, Carrageenan), and synthetic dyes (Red 40, Blue 1). Additionally, the presence of ‘Natural and Artificial Flavor’ introduces unknown variables that could contain further tested substances such as Vanillin. This product is incompatible with early LEAP phases.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| Milk | Cow’s Milk | DIRECT_MATCH |
| Cream | Cow’s Milk | DIRECT_MATCH |
| Sugar | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| Corn Syrup | Corn | DIRECT_MATCH |
| Cocoa | Cocoa | DIRECT_MATCH |
| Strawberries | Strawberry | DIRECT_MATCH |
| High Fructose Corn Syrup | Fructose | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| Corn Starch | Corn | DIRECT_MATCH |
| Citric Acid | Citric Acid | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| Red 40 | FD&C Red #40 | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| Whey | Whey | DIRECT_MATCH |
| Carrageenan | Carrageenan | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| Beet Juice | Beet | DIRECT_MATCH |
| Blue 1 | Blue #1 | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients
The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: Natural and Artificial Flavor
This is procedural data interpretation, not medical guidance. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.
Understanding These Triggers
One of the most commonly reactive substances on the MRT panel. Found in dairy products and many processed foods as whey, casein, or milk solids. Cross-reactive with goat and sheep milk in some patients.
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.
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.
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.
Strawberry is an MRT-tested fruit found in yogurts, ice cream, jams, and flavored beverages. Also appears as "natural strawberry flavor" in many processed foods.
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.
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.
Whey is a dairy-derived protein tested separately from whole cow's milk on the MRT panel. Found in protein powders, baked goods, processed cheese, and many sports nutrition products.
A seaweed-derived thickener tested on the MRT panel. Found in dairy alternatives, ice cream, deli meats, and protein shakes. Increasingly scrutinized for its inflammatory potential.
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.
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
Milk, Cream, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Cocoa, Strawberries, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Starch, Citric Acid, Red 40, Whey, Carrageenan, Beet Juice, Blue 1
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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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