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McCormick & Company, Inc. — MONTREAL STEAK 30 MINUTE MARINADE, MONTREAL STEAK

by McCormick & Company, Inc.

MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified

Cane SugarBlack PepperChili PepperGarlicOnionCornCitric AcidBenzoic Acid
LEAP Phase Status: Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided

Clinical Product Assessment

MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment

Clinical Narrative

This product is highly reactive for MRT-guided patients, containing 8 distinct tested substances. It contains a high concentration of botanical triggers (Garlic, Onion, Black Pepper, Chili Pepper) and chemical triggers (Citric Acid, Benzoic Acid via Sodium Benzoate). Additionally, the product includes ‘natural flavor’ and ‘spices,’ which are unknown variables that may hide further reactive components. It is unsuitable for early elimination phases.

Flagged Ingredient Mapping

Ingredient Maps To (MRT Panel) Match Type
sugar Cane Sugar DIRECT_MATCH
black pepper Black Pepper DIRECT_MATCH
red pepper Chili Pepper DIRECT_MATCH
garlic Garlic DIRECT_MATCH
onion Onion DIRECT_MATCH
modified corn starch Corn DIRECT_MATCH
citric acid Citric Acid CHEMICAL_MATCH
sodium benzoate Benzoic Acid CHEMICAL_MATCH
caramel color Corn DIRECT_MATCH

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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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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Black Pepper

Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is tested on the MRT panel. One of the most ubiquitous spices worldwide — found in virtually every seasoned or prepared food. Often hidden under "spices" on labels.

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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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Onion

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.

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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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Benzoic Acid

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 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, black pepper, red pepper, garlic, onion, modified corn starch, citric acid, sodium benzoate, caramel color

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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.