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Hershey Foods Corporation (U.S.) — REESES MILK CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUP STANDARD BAR

by Hershey Foods Corporation (U.S.)

MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified

PeanutCow's MilkCane SugarCocoaLecithin (Soy)SoybeanCornCitric Acid
LEAP Phase Status: Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided

Clinical Product Assessment

MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment

Clinical Narrative

This product contains 8 MRT-tested substances, including primary allergens like peanuts and milk, as well as multiple additives and derivatives. Specifically, it includes dairy components (skim milk, milk fat, lactose), cocoa derivatives, soy-based emulsifiers, corn-derived dextrose, and citric acid. The high number of triggers makes this product incompatible with early phases of the LEAP protocol.

Flagged Ingredient Mapping

Ingredient Maps To (MRT Panel) Match Type
peanuts Peanut DIRECT_MATCH
skim milk Cow’s Milk DIRECT_MATCH
milk fat Cow’s Milk DIRECT_MATCH
lactose Cow’s Milk DIRECT_MATCH
sugar Cane Sugar DIRECT_MATCH
cocoa butter Cocoa DIRECT_MATCH
chocolate Cocoa DIRECT_MATCH
lecithin (soy) Lecithin (Soy) DIRECT_MATCH
lecithin (soy) Soybean DERIVED_MATCH
dextrose Corn DERIVED_MATCH
citric acid Citric Acid CHEMICAL_MATCH

This is procedural data interpretation, not medical guidance. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.

Understanding These Triggers

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Peanut

Peanut is a legume (not a tree nut) tested on the MRT panel. Peanut oil, peanut butter, and peanut flour are all included. Distinct from IgE peanut allergy testing.

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Cow's Milk

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.

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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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Cocoa

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.

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Lecithin (Soy)

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.

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Soybean

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.

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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.

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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.

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

peanuts, skim milk, milk fat, lactose, sugar, cocoa butter, chocolate, lecithin (soy), lecithin (soy), dextrose, citric acid

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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.