Kellogg Company — CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CHEWY GRANOLA BARS, CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER
by Kellogg CompanyMRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product contains 14 MRT-tested substances, making it highly complex for patients on the LEAP protocol. It contains a diverse array of potential triggers including grains (Oat, Rice, Corn, Wheat), protein sources (Peanut, Cow’s Milk, Whey, Soybean), and multiple chemical additives (Fructose, Glycerin, Lecithin). Additionally, the presence of ‘natural flavors’ introduces unknown variables. This product is unsuitable for Phase 1 or Phase 2 and requires specific clearance from a practitioner during the Maintenance phase.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| whole grain oats | Oat | DIRECT_MATCH |
| peanuts | Peanut | DIRECT_MATCH |
| sugar | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| corn syrup | Corn | DIRECT_MATCH |
| fructose | Fructose | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| rice flour | Rice | DIRECT_MATCH |
| cocoa | Cocoa | DIRECT_MATCH |
| glycerin | Glycerin/Glycerol | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| soybean oil | Soybean | DIRECT_MATCH |
| milk | Cow’s Milk | DIRECT_MATCH |
| whey | Whey | DIRECT_MATCH |
| soy lecithin | Lecithin (Soy) | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| soy protein isolate | Soybean | DIRECT_MATCH |
| rosemary extract | Rosemary | DIRECT_MATCH |
| wheat starch | Wheat | 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Glycerin is a chemical additive tested on the MRT panel. Used as a humectant and sweetener in protein bars, toothpaste, medications, and processed foods. Can be derived from plant or animal fats.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What This Means For Your Diet
With 14 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 14 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
whole grain oats, peanuts, sugar, corn syrup, fructose, rice flour, cocoa, glycerin, soybean oil, milk, whey, soy lecithin, soy protein isolate, rosemary extract, wheat starch
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