Kraft Heinz Foods Company — PEPPER JACK CHEESE, MONTEREY JACK CHEESE & JALAPENO PEPPERS
by Kraft Heinz Foods CompanyMRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product contains 3 MRT-tested substances. The cheese components (Pepper Jack and Monterey Jack) are derived from Cow’s Milk. The jalapeno peppers present in the product map to two distinct triggers: the food substance Chili Pepper and the chemical substance Capsaicin. Due to the presence of three triggers, this product is classified as High Risk and is only suitable for Phase 3 under practitioner guidance.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| PEPPER JACK CHEESE | Cow’s Milk | DIRECT_MATCH |
| MONTEREY JACK CHEESE | Cow’s Milk | DIRECT_MATCH |
| JALAPENO PEPPERS | Chili Pepper | DIRECT_MATCH |
| JALAPENO PEPPERS | Capsaicin | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
This is procedural data interpretation, not medical guidance. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.
Understanding These 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.
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.
What This Means For Your Diet
With 3 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 3 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
PEPPER JACK CHEESE, MONTEREY JACK CHEESE, JALAPENO PEPPERS, JALAPENO PEPPERS
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About This Assessment
This safety assessment was generated by cross-referencing the USDA FoodData Central ingredient record for this product against the 176 substances tested on the Mediator Release Test (MRT) panel. Clinical notes are produced with AI assistance using the matched ingredient data and reviewed by Kerry Watson, NTP, RWP for accuracy against published LEAP ImmunoCalm® protocol guidelines. Risk classifications are based on the number and type of MRT-tested substances identified. This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice — always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist before making dietary changes.
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