High Risk

Kellogg Company — VEGGIE CHIK’N VEGAN NUGGETS, VEGGIE CHIK’N

by Kellogg Company

MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified

WheatSoybeanCornCanola/RapeseedSunflowerYeast (Baker's)Cane SugarOnionGarlicCitric AcidPaprika
LEAP Phase Status: Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided

Clinical Product Assessment

MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment

Clinical Narrative

This product is complex and contains 11 distinct MRT-tested substances, including multiple grains (Wheat, Corn), legumes (Soybean), and several aromatic vegetables and seeds. The inclusion of ‘natural flavors’ and ‘spices’ adds further unknown variables that could contain additional reactive substances. Due to the high number of triggers and the presence of unknown chemical/food blends, this product is contraindicated for the elimination and reintroduction phases and should only be evaluated during Phase 3 with the assistance of a Certified LEAP Therapist.

Flagged Ingredient Mapping

Ingredient Maps To (MRT Panel) Match Type
wheat flour Wheat DIRECT_MATCH
soy protein isolate Soybean DIRECT_MATCH
corn oil Corn DIRECT_MATCH
canola oil Canola/Rapeseed DIRECT_MATCH
sunflower oil Sunflower DIRECT_MATCH
wheat gluten Wheat DIRECT_MATCH
yeast extract Yeast (Baker’s) DIRECT_MATCH
sugar Cane Sugar DIRECT_MATCH
onion powder Onion DIRECT_MATCH
garlic powder Garlic DIRECT_MATCH
citric acid Citric Acid CHEMICAL_MATCH
paprika Paprika DIRECT_MATCH

Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients

The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: natural flavors, spices

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

Understanding These Triggers

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Wheat

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.

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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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Canola/Rapeseed

Canola oil (derived from rapeseed) is an MRT-tested substance. It is one of the most common cooking oils in processed foods and restaurant cooking. Look for it in fried foods, dressings, and baked goods.

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Sunflower

Sunflower seed and sunflower oil are MRT-tested. Sunflower lecithin is increasingly used as a soy lecithin alternative. Found in chips, cooking oils, and many "allergen-friendly" products.

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Yeast (Baker's)

Baker's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) is MRT-tested. Found in bread, rolls, pizza dough, and fermented foods. Also present as yeast extract, a common flavor enhancer in savory products.

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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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Onion

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.

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Garlic

Garlic is an MRT-tested substance found in seasoning blends, sauces, and many processed foods. Often listed as "garlic powder," "dehydrated garlic," or hidden in "spices" or "natural flavors."

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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.

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Paprika

Paprika is a dried Capsicum spice tested on the MRT panel. Used heavily in seasoning blends, sausages, cheese coatings, and snack foods. Often listed generically as "spices" on ingredient labels.

What This Means For Your Diet

With 11 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 11 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

wheat flour, soy protein isolate, corn oil, canola oil, sunflower oil, wheat gluten, yeast extract, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, citric acid, paprika

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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.