McCormick & Company, Inc. — NASHVILLE HOT WINGS SAUCE, NASHVILLE HOT
by McCormick & Company, Inc.MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product is considered high risk due to the presence of 8 MRT-tested substances, including both food and chemical triggers. It contains multiple spices (Paprika, Chili Pepper/Capsaicin) and botanical ingredients (Onion, Garlic) that are commonly reactive. Furthermore, the inclusion of ‘natural flavor’ and ‘spices’ necessitates the ‘REQUIRES_TESTING’ designation as they may conceal additional hidden triggers.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| spices | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN_POTENTIAL |
| paprika | Paprika | DIRECT_MATCH |
| red pepper | Chili Pepper | DIRECT_MATCH |
| red pepper | Capsaicin | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| sugar | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| corn starch | Corn | DIRECT_MATCH |
| onion | Onion | DIRECT_MATCH |
| garlic | Garlic | DIRECT_MATCH |
| sunflower oil | Sunflower | DIRECT_MATCH |
| extractives of paprika | Paprika | DIRECT_MATCH |
| natural flavor | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN_POTENTIAL |
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
Paprika is a dried Capsicum spice tested on the MRT panel. Used heavily in seasoning blends, sausages, cheese coatings, and snack foods. Often listed generically as "spices" on ingredient labels.
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.
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.
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."
Sunflower seed and sunflower oil are MRT-tested. Sunflower lecithin is increasingly used as a soy lecithin alternative. Found in chips, cooking oils, and many "allergen-friendly" products.
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
spices, paprika, red pepper, red pepper, sugar, corn starch, onion, garlic, sunflower oil, extractives of paprika, natural flavor
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About This Assessment
This safety assessment was generated by cross-referencing the USDA FoodData Central ingredient record for this product against the 176 substances tested on the Mediator Release Test (MRT) panel. Clinical notes are produced with AI assistance using the matched ingredient data and reviewed by Kerry Watson, NTP, RWP for accuracy against published LEAP ImmunoCalm® protocol guidelines. Risk classifications are based on the number and type of MRT-tested substances identified. This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice — always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist before making dietary changes.
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