Hormel Foods Corporation — HORMEL, NATURAL CHOICE, SMOKED DELI TURKEY
by Hormel Foods CorporationMRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product contains 7 MRT-tested substances, including one chemical additive (Carrageenan) and several whole food components. Due to the high number of potential triggers, this product is categorized as High Risk. It is unsuitable for Phase 1 or Phase 2 of the LEAP protocol and requires a practitioner to verify that every flagged ingredient is a non-reactive ‘Green’ food for the individual patient.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| turkey breast meat | Turkey | DIRECT_MATCH |
| potato starch | Potato | DIRECT_MATCH |
| turbinado sugar | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| rice starch | Rice | DIRECT_MATCH |
| carrageenan | Carrageenan | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| cultured celery powder | Celery | DIRECT_MATCH |
| cherry powder | Cherry | DIRECT_MATCH |
This is procedural data interpretation, not medical guidance. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.
Understanding These Triggers
Turkey is tested as an individual poultry protein on the MRT panel. It includes all turkey-derived ingredients such as turkey broth, turkey stock, and deli turkey.
Potato is an MRT-tested substance that also appears as modified food starch, potato starch, and potato flour. One of the nightshade family foods tested on the panel.
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.
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.
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.
Celery is tested on the MRT panel and recognized as a major allergen in Europe. Found in soups, spice blends, and Bloody Mary mixes. Celery seed and celery salt also contain the reactive proteins.
Cherry is an MRT-tested fruit found in juices, preserves, baked goods, and cherry flavoring. Maraschino cherries contain additional chemical additives that may also be reactive.
What This Means For Your Diet
With 7 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 7 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
turkey breast meat, potato starch, turbinado sugar, rice starch, carrageenan, cultured celery powder, cherry powder
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