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Mars Chocolate North America LLC — WATERMELON, CHERRY, STRAWBERRY FAVEREDS JELLYBEANS, WATERMELON, CHERRY, STRAWBERRY

by Mars Chocolate North America LLC

MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified

Cane SugarCornCitric AcidAppleFD&C Red #40FD&C Yellow #5FD&C Yellow #6Blue #1WatermelonCherryStrawberry
LEAP Phase Status: Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided

Clinical Product Assessment

MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment

Clinical Narrative

This product contains 11 MRT-tested substances, including several artificial food dyes (Red #40, Yellow #5, Yellow #6, Blue #1), corn-based components, and multiple fruit triggers (Apple, Watermelon, Cherry, Strawberry). The inclusion of both ‘natural flavors’ and ‘artificial flavors’ introduces significant unknown variables, as these can be hidden sources of other tested chemicals such as vanillin. Due to the high trigger count and presence of multiple reactive categories, this product is not compatible with the elimination or early reintroduction phases of the LEAP protocol.

Flagged Ingredient Mapping

Ingredient Maps To (MRT Panel) Match Type
sugar Cane Sugar DIRECT_MATCH
corn syrup Corn DIRECT_MATCH
modified corn starch Corn DIRECT_MATCH
citric acid Citric Acid CHEMICAL_MATCH
apple juice from concentrate Apple DIRECT_MATCH
red 40 FD&C Red #40 CHEMICAL_MATCH
yellow 5 FD&C Yellow #5 CHEMICAL_MATCH
yellow 6 FD&C Yellow #6 CHEMICAL_MATCH
blue 1 Blue #1 CHEMICAL_MATCH
watermelon Watermelon DIRECT_MATCH
cherry Cherry DIRECT_MATCH
strawberry Strawberry DIRECT_MATCH

Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients

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

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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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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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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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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FD&C Yellow #5

Tartrazine (Yellow #5) is an azo dye on the MRT chemical panel. Found in processed foods, beverages, and medications. Cross-reactivity with aspirin sensitivity has been documented in clinical literature.

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FD&C Yellow #6

Sunset Yellow FCF is a synthetic azo dye tested on the MRT chemical panel. Found in cereals, snack foods, candy, and some medications. Banned in several countries outside the US.

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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.

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Cherry

Cherry is an MRT-tested fruit found in juices, preserves, baked goods, and cherry flavoring. Maraschino cherries contain additional chemical additives that may also be reactive.

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Strawberry

Strawberry is an MRT-tested fruit found in yogurts, ice cream, jams, and flavored beverages. Also appears as "natural strawberry flavor" in many processed foods.

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

sugar, corn syrup, modified corn starch, citric acid, apple juice from concentrate, red 40, yellow 5, yellow 6, blue 1, watermelon, cherry, strawberry

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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.