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Mars, Inc. — ORIGINAL CHERRY, ORANGE, STRAWBERRY, LEMON, GREEN APPLE & GRAPE JELLYBEANS, ORIGINAL CHERRY, ORANGE, STRAWBERRY, LEMON, GREEN APPLE & GRAPE

by Mars, Inc.

MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified

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

Clinical Product Assessment

MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment

Clinical Narrative

This product is a highly processed confectionery item containing 14 MRT-tested substances. It contains a high concentration of synthetic food dyes (Red #40, Yellow #5, Yellow #6, Blue #1), chemical additives (Citric Acid), and primary substrates derived from Corn, Cane Sugar, and Tapioca. Additionally, the specific flavor profiles correspond to six different fruits on the MRT panel (Apple, Orange, Lemon, Strawberry, Grape, and Cherry). Due to the high trigger count and the presence of ‘natural flavors’, this product is contraindicated for the elimination and 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
tapioca dextrin Tapioca 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
apple flavor Apple DIRECT_MATCH
orange flavor Orange DIRECT_MATCH
lemon flavor Lemon DIRECT_MATCH
strawberry flavor Strawberry DIRECT_MATCH
grape flavor Grape DIRECT_MATCH
cherry flavor Cherry DIRECT_MATCH

Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients

The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: natural flavors, artificial flavors, confectioner’s glaze, carnauba wax

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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Tapioca

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.

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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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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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Orange

Orange is an MRT-tested citrus fruit. Found in juice, marmalade, candied peel, and as natural orange flavoring. Cross-reactivity with other citrus fruits is not assumed on the MRT panel.

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Lemon

Lemon is tested as a standalone citrus substance on the MRT panel. It appears in beverages, dressings, marinades, and as a flavoring agent. Distinct from citric acid sensitivity.

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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.

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Grape

Grape is an MRT-tested fruit found in wine, juice, jelly, raisins, and grape seed extract. Also a source of tartaric acid used as a food additive.

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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.

What This Means For Your Diet

With 14 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 14 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, tapioca dextrin, red 40, yellow 5, yellow 6, blue 1, apple flavor, orange flavor, lemon flavor, strawberry flavor, grape flavor, cherry flavor

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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.