High Risk

Mars Chocolate North America Llc — Starburst, Original Jellybeans

by Mars Chocolate North America LLC

MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified

Cane SugarCornAppleCitric AcidBlue #1Yellow #6Yellow #5Red #40
LEAP Phase Status: Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided

Clinical Product Assessment

Mars Chocolate North America Llc manufactures this product, which has been analyzed against the full MRT 176 panel — comprising 149 foods and 27 chemical additives — to identify potential immune-mediated sensitivities.

MRT Safety Assessment

This product is considered high risk for patients on the LEAP protocol. It contains 8 distinct MRT-tested substances, spanning both whole foods (Cane Sugar, Corn, and Apple) and chemical additives (Citric Acid and multiple FD&C synthetic colors). The inclusion of ‘natural and artificial flavors’ also introduces unknown variables that could contain additional hidden triggers. Due to the high trigger count, this product is excluded from Phase 1 and Phase 2 and requires direct practitioner guidance during the maintenance phase.

Risk Summary

  • Risk Classification: High Risk
  • MRT Triggers Identified: 8
  • Safe Ingredients: 4
  • Unknown/Ambiguous: 1 (natural and artificial flavors)
  • LEAP Phase Compatibility: Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided

Flagged Ingredient Mapping

The following ingredients were identified as matching substances on the MRT 176 panel:

Ingredient Maps To (MRT Panel) Match Type
sugar Cane Sugar Direct Match
corn syrup Corn Direct Match
modified corn starch Corn Direct Match
apple juice from concentrate Apple Direct Match
citric acid Citric Acid Chemical Match
sodium citrate Citric Acid Chemical Match
blue 1 Blue #1 Chemical Match
yellow 6 Yellow #6 Chemical Match
yellow 5 Yellow #5 Chemical Match
red 40 Red #40 Chemical Match

Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients

The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped to the MRT 176 panel: natural and artificial flavors. Patients should treat these as potential triggers until MRT testing confirms safety.

LEAP Protocol Guidance

With 8 MRT-tested substances identified, this product is not recommended during Phase 1 or Phase 2. Phase 3 (Maintenance) patients should consult their Certified LEAP Therapist.

UPC Code: 040000058519

Assessment Methodology

This assessment was generated using Wellbloom’s automated clinical analysis pipeline. Each ingredient was cross-referenced against the complete MRT 176 panel — including 149 food antigens and 27 chemical additives.

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

Understanding These Triggers

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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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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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Apple

Apple is an MRT-tested fruit that appears in juice blends, baby food, applesauce, pectin-based products, and as a sweetener (apple juice concentrate) in many "natural" foods.

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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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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 8 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 8 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.

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UPC: 040000058519 Last Updated: April 26, 2026

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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.