High Risk

Mondelez International, Inc. — STRAWBERRY WITH LIME SPLASH SUGAR FREE CENTER FILLED GUM, STRAWBERRY WITH LIME

by Mondelez International, Inc.

MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified

Glycerin/GlycerolAspartameCitric AcidLecithin (Soy)SoybeanBlue #1FD&C Red #40FD&C Yellow #5
LEAP Phase Status: Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided

Clinical Product Assessment

MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment

Clinical Narrative

This gum product is highly problematic for the LEAP protocol, containing 8 MRT-tested substances. It includes multiple synthetic food dyes (Red 40, Blue 1, and Yellow 5), the chemical sweetener Aspartame, and soy-derived components (Lecithin and Soybean). The presence of ‘Natural and Artificial Flavoring’ and ‘Gum Base’ introduces significant unknown variables that may contain additional MRT triggers. Due to the high trigger count and the inclusion of multiple reactive chemicals, this product is excluded from Phase 1 and Phase 2.

Flagged Ingredient Mapping

Ingredient Maps To (MRT Panel) Match Type
glycerin Glycerin/Glycerol CHEMICAL_MATCH
aspartame Aspartame CHEMICAL_MATCH
citric acid Citric Acid CHEMICAL_MATCH
soy lecithin Lecithin (Soy) DIRECT_MATCH
soy lecithin Soybean DIRECT_MATCH
blue 1 lake Blue #1 CHEMICAL_MATCH
red 40 FD&C Red #40 CHEMICAL_MATCH
yellow 5 lake FD&C Yellow #5 CHEMICAL_MATCH

Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients

The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: natural and artificial flavoring, gum base

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

Understanding These Triggers

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Glycerin/Glycerol

Glycerin is a chemical additive tested on the MRT panel. Used as a humectant and sweetener in protein bars, toothpaste, medications, and processed foods. Can be derived from plant or animal fats.

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Aspartame

An artificial sweetener tested on the MRT chemical panel. Found in diet sodas, sugar-free gum, and "light" yogurts. Some patients show significant mediator release to aspartame.

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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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Lecithin (Soy)

Soy lecithin is one of the most ubiquitous food additives, used as an emulsifier in chocolate, baked goods, and margarine. Even small amounts can trigger mediator release in sensitive patients.

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Soybean

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.

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Blue #1

Brilliant Blue FCF is a synthetic food dye tested on the MRT chemical panel. Found in candy, beverages, ice cream, and some processed foods. Often combined with Yellow #5 to create green coloring.

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FD&C Red #40

Allura Red AC is the most widely used food dye and one of the most reactive chemical additives on the MRT panel. Found in candy, beverages, cereals, snack foods, and even some medications.

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FD&C Yellow #5

Tartrazine (Yellow #5) is an azo dye on the MRT chemical panel. Found in processed foods, beverages, and medications. Cross-reactivity with aspirin sensitivity has been documented in clinical literature.

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

glycerin, aspartame, citric acid, soy lecithin, soy lecithin, blue 1 lake, red 40, yellow 5 lake

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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.