McCormick & Company, Inc. — ONION AND HERB SALT FREE SEASONING, ONION AND HERB
by McCormick & Company, Inc.MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This seasoning blend contains 20 MRT-tested substances, including a wide array of herbs, spices, citrus derivatives, grains (corn and rice), and chemical additives like citric acid. The high number of direct matches makes this product incompatible with early elimination phases and high-risk for patients on the LEAP protocol.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| onion | Onion | DIRECT_MATCH |
| black pepper | Black Pepper | DIRECT_MATCH |
| celery seed | Celery | DIRECT_MATCH |
| coriander | Coriander/Cilantro | DIRECT_MATCH |
| oregano | Oregano | DIRECT_MATCH |
| mustard | Mustard | DIRECT_MATCH |
| cumin | Cumin | DIRECT_MATCH |
| basil | Basil | DIRECT_MATCH |
| bay leaves | Bay Leaf | DIRECT_MATCH |
| sage | Sage | DIRECT_MATCH |
| rosemary | Rosemary | DIRECT_MATCH |
| thyme | Thyme | DIRECT_MATCH |
| chili pepper | Chili Pepper | DIRECT_MATCH |
| garlic | Garlic | DIRECT_MATCH |
| orange peel | Orange | DIRECT_MATCH |
| tapioca dextrose | Tapioca | DIRECT_MATCH |
| corn syrup solids | Corn | DIRECT_MATCH |
| rice flour | Rice | DIRECT_MATCH |
| citric acid | Citric Acid | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| lemon peel oil | Lemon | DIRECT_MATCH |
Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients
The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: spices, marjoram, savory
This is procedural data interpretation, not medical guidance. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.
Understanding These Triggers
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.
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.
Celery is tested on the MRT panel and recognized as a major allergen in Europe. Found in soups, spice blends, and Bloody Mary mixes. Celery seed and celery salt also contain the reactive proteins.
Mustard is tested on the MRT panel and recognized as a major allergen in the EU. Found in condiments, dressings, marinades, and often hidden in spice blends and processed meats.
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.
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."
Orange is an MRT-tested citrus fruit. Found in juice, marmalade, candied peel, and as natural orange flavoring. Cross-reactivity with other citrus fruits is not assumed on the MRT panel.
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.
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.
Rice is often used as a "safe" base in elimination diets, but some patients do react to it. Verify with your MRT results before assuming rice is safe for your Phase 1 rotation.
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.
Lemon is tested as a standalone citrus substance on the MRT panel. It appears in beverages, dressings, marinades, and as a flavoring agent. Distinct from citric acid sensitivity.
What This Means For Your Diet
With 20 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 20 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
onion, black pepper, celery seed, coriander, oregano, mustard, cumin, basil, bay leaves, sage, rosemary, thyme, chili pepper, garlic, orange peel, tapioca dextrose, corn syrup solids, rice flour, citric acid, lemon peel oil
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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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