Mars, Inc. — MINIS SOURS FRUIT CHEWS, CHERRY, BLUE RASPBERRY, WATERMELON & STRAWBERRY
by Mars, Inc.MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product contains 12 MRT-tested substances, including multiple synthetic food dyes (Red 40, Blue 1, Yellow 5, Yellow 6), corn derivatives, and fruit-based triggers. The presence of unknown natural and artificial flavors further increases the risk of reactivity. It is highly incompatible with the elimination phase of the LEAP protocol.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| sugar | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| corn syrup | Corn | DIRECT_MATCH |
| citric acid | Citric Acid | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| sodium citrate | Citric Acid | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| apple juice concentrate | Apple | DIRECT_MATCH |
| tapioca dextrin | Tapioca | DIRECT_MATCH |
| red 40 | FD&C Red #40 | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| blue 1 | Blue #1 | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| yellow 5 | FD&C Yellow #5 | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| yellow 6 | FD&C Yellow #6 | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| cherry | Cherry | DIRECT_MATCH |
| watermelon | Watermelon | 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tapioca (cassava-derived starch) is MRT-tested. Increasingly used as a gluten-free thickener, in boba tea, puddings, and as modified food starch. Common in allergen-free baking.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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
sugar, corn syrup, citric acid, sodium citrate, apple juice concentrate, tapioca dextrin, red 40, blue 1, yellow 5, yellow 6, cherry, watermelon, strawberry
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