McCormick & Company, Inc. — FRENCH’S, FLAVOR INFUSER, MARINADE, CARIBBEAN JERK, CARIBBEAN JERK
by McCormick & Company, Inc.MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product contains 12 MRT-tested substances, including several botanical foods (Onion, Garlic, Lime, Chili Pepper, Thyme), multiple grains (Corn, Wheat), legumes (Soybean), and several chemical additives (Fructose, Citric Acid, Benzoic Acid, Solanine). The presence of ‘natural flavor’ and ‘spices’ also introduces unknown variables. This product is unsuitable for the early stages of the LEAP protocol due to the high density of potential reactive triggers.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| high fructose corn syrup | Fructose | DIRECT_MATCH |
| high fructose corn syrup | Corn | DIRECT_MATCH |
| distilled vinegar | Corn | DERIVED_MATCH |
| spices | Chili Pepper | DIRECT_MATCH |
| spices | Thyme | DIRECT_MATCH |
| onion | Onion | DIRECT_MATCH |
| garlic | Garlic | DIRECT_MATCH |
| modified corn starch | Corn | DIRECT_MATCH |
| red bell pepper | Solanine | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| soy sauce | Soybean | DIRECT_MATCH |
| soy sauce | Wheat | DIRECT_MATCH |
| lime juice | Lime | DIRECT_MATCH |
| citric acid | Citric Acid | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| sodium benzoate | Benzoic Acid | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients
The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: spices, natural flavor
This is procedural data interpretation, not medical guidance. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.
Understanding These Triggers
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.
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.
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.
Onion is tested as a standalone substance on the MRT panel. It appears in seasonings, soups, sauces, and most savory processed foods. Often hidden as "dehydrated onion" or "onion powder" in spice blends.
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."
Soy-derived ingredients appear in a wide range of processed foods including soy lecithin, soybean oil, and textured soy protein. One of the most prevalent hidden triggers.
A major grain trigger distinct from celiac disease. MRT measures inflammatory mediator release to wheat protein, not IgE-mediated gluten allergy. Found in bread, pasta, and many processed foods.
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.
A preservative tested on the MRT chemical panel. Found as sodium benzoate in soft drinks, pickles, salad dressings, and condiments. Also occurs naturally in cranberries and cinnamon.
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
high fructose corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, distilled vinegar, spices, spices, onion, garlic, modified corn starch, red bell pepper, soy sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, citric acid, sodium benzoate
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