Mars, Inc. — ORIGINAL STRAWBERRY, CHERRY, FRUIT PUNCH & WATERMELON FRUIT CHEWS, ORIGINAL
by Mars, Inc.MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product is contraindicated for Phase 1 and 2 of the LEAP protocol. It contains 8 distinct MRT-tested substances, including multiple chemical coloring agents (Red #40, Blue #1), corn-derived ingredients, and fruit concentrates. Furthermore, the presence of ‘Natural and Artificial Flavors’ introduces unidentified clinical variables.
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 |
| Tapioca Dextrin | Tapioca | DIRECT_MATCH |
| Apple Juice | Apple | DIRECT_MATCH |
| Modified Corn Starch | Corn | DIRECT_MATCH |
| Red 40 | FD&C Red #40 | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| Blue 1 | FD&C Blue #1 | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| Sugar | Fructose | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients
The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: Natural and 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Full Ingredient List
Sugar, Corn Syrup, Citric Acid, Tapioca Dextrin, Apple Juice, Modified Corn Starch, Red 40, Blue 1, Sugar
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