High Risk

Kraft Heinz Foods Company — SWEET’N SOUR SAUCE, SWEET’N SOUR

by Kraft Heinz Foods Company

MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified

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

Clinical Product Assessment

MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment

Clinical Narrative

This product contains 12 MRT-tested substances, including several chemical additives and botanical foods. Significant triggers include high fructose corn syrup (Fructose and Corn), soybean oil, and synthetic dyes (Red #40, Blue #1). The presence of ‘spice’ and ‘natural flavor’ adds unknown variables that may contain additional tested substances such as celery, pepper, or other extracts. Due to the high trigger count and the inclusion of multiple chemical preservatives and colors, this product is contraindicated for the early phases of the LEAP protocol.

Flagged Ingredient Mapping

Ingredient Maps To (MRT Panel) Match Type
high fructose corn syrup Fructose, Corn DIRECT_MATCH
vinegar Corn DERIVED_MATCH
pineapple juice concentrate Pineapple DIRECT_MATCH
tomato paste Tomato DIRECT_MATCH
modified food starch Corn DERIVED_MATCH
soybean oil Soybean DIRECT_MATCH
dried onions Onion DIRECT_MATCH
mustard flour Mustard DIRECT_MATCH
garlic powder Garlic DIRECT_MATCH
sodium benzoate Benzoic Acid CHEMICAL_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: spice, natural flavor

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

Understanding These Triggers

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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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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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Tomato

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.

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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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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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Mustard

Mustard is tested on the MRT panel and recognized as a major allergen in the EU. Found in condiments, dressings, marinades, and often hidden in spice blends and processed meats.

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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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Benzoic Acid

A preservative tested on the MRT chemical panel. Found as sodium benzoate in soft drinks, pickles, salad dressings, and condiments. Also occurs naturally in cranberries and cinnamon.

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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 12 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 12 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, vinegar, pineapple juice concentrate, tomato paste, modified food starch, soybean oil, dried onions, mustard flour, garlic powder, sodium benzoate, 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.