High Risk

Kraft Heinz Foods Company — SOFT DRINK, CHERRY

by Kraft Heinz Foods Company

MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified

CornFructoseCitric AcidFD&C Red #40Blue #1
LEAP Phase Status: Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided

Clinical Product Assessment

MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment

Clinical Narrative

This soft drink contains five substances explicitly tested on the MRT 176 panel. It includes corn-derived sweeteners (mapped to Corn and Fructose), chemical additives (Citric Acid), and synthetic food dyes (FD&C Red #40 and Blue #1). Additionally, the inclusion of both ‘Natural Flavor’ and ‘Artificial Flavor’ introduces unknown chemical or food-based triggers, making it unsuitable for the elimination or reintroduction phases without clinical supervision.

Flagged Ingredient Mapping

Ingredient Maps To (MRT Panel) Match Type
high fructose corn syrup Corn DIRECT_MATCH
high fructose corn syrup Fructose DIRECT_MATCH
citric acid Citric Acid CHEMICAL_MATCH
red 40 FD&C Red #40 DIRECT_MATCH
blue 1 Blue #1 DIRECT_MATCH

Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients

The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: natural flavor, artificial flavor

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

Understanding These 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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Fructose

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.

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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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FD&C Red #40

Allura Red AC is the most widely used food dye and one of the most reactive chemical additives on the MRT panel. Found in candy, beverages, cereals, snack foods, and even some medications.

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Blue #1

Brilliant Blue FCF is a synthetic food dye tested on the MRT chemical panel. Found in candy, beverages, ice cream, and some processed foods. Often combined with Yellow #5 to create green coloring.

What This Means For Your Diet

With 5 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 5 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

high fructose corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, citric acid, red 40, blue 1

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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.