Hormel Foods Corporation — SALSA
by Hormel Foods CorporationMRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product contains 6 MRT-tested substances (Tomato, Pineapple, Citric Acid, Chili Pepper, Onion, and Cane Sugar). It also contains ‘spice’, which is an undefined source of potential triggers. Due to the high number of reactive substances found, this product is classified as high risk and is not suitable for the elimination or early reintroduction phases of the LEAP protocol.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| tomatoes | Tomato | DIRECT_MATCH |
| pineapple | Pineapple | DIRECT_MATCH |
| citric acid | Citric Acid | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| tomato paste | Tomato | DIRECT_MATCH |
| jalapeno peppers | Chili Pepper | DIRECT_MATCH |
| onions | Onion | DIRECT_MATCH |
| brown sugar | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| pineapple juice concentrate | Pineapple | DIRECT_MATCH |
Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients
The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: spice
This is procedural data interpretation, not medical guidance. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.
Understanding These Triggers
Tomato is a nightshade tested on the MRT panel. It appears in ketchup, pasta sauce, pizza, and many prepared foods. Includes all tomato-derived ingredients like tomato paste and powder.
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.
Chili pepper (Capsicum) is tested on the MRT panel. It appears in hot sauces, spice blends, seasoned meats, and many Mexican, Asian, and Indian-cuisine-inspired processed foods.
Onion is tested as a standalone substance on the MRT panel. It appears in seasonings, soups, sauces, and most savory processed foods. Often hidden as "dehydrated onion" or "onion powder" in spice blends.
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.
What This Means For Your Diet
With 6 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 6 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
tomatoes, pineapple, citric acid, tomato paste, jalapeno peppers, onions, brown sugar, pineapple juice concentrate
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