High Risk

McCormick & Company, Inc. — CHILE LIME HOT SAUCE, CHILI LIME

by McCormick & Company, Inc.

MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified

Chili PepperGarlicLimeCitric AcidCorn
LEAP Phase Status: Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided

Clinical Product Assessment

MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment

Clinical Narrative

This product contains 5 MRT-tested substances: Chili Pepper, Garlic, Lime, Citric Acid, and Corn (via Maltodextrin). It also contains ‘natural flavor’ and ‘spices’, which are unknown variables that may contain additional tested substances. Due to the high trigger count, this product is not suitable for early elimination phases.

Flagged Ingredient Mapping

Ingredient Maps To (MRT Panel) Match Type
chili peppers Chili Pepper DIRECT_MATCH
garlic Garlic DIRECT_MATCH
lime juice solids/oil Lime DIRECT_MATCH
citric acid Citric Acid CHEMICAL_MATCH
maltodextrin Corn HIDDEN_SOURCE

Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients

The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: natural flavor, spices

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

Understanding These Triggers

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Chili Pepper

Chili pepper (Capsicum) is tested on the MRT panel. It appears in hot sauces, spice blends, seasoned meats, and many Mexican, Asian, and Indian-cuisine-inspired processed foods.

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Garlic

Garlic is an MRT-tested substance found in seasoning blends, sauces, and many processed foods. Often listed as "garlic powder," "dehydrated garlic," or hidden in "spices" or "natural flavors."

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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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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.

What This Means For Your Diet

With 5 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 5 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

chili peppers, garlic, lime juice solids/oil, citric acid, maltodextrin

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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.