Oscar Mayer Foods Corp. — Hickory Smoke Real Bacon Bits, Hickory Smoke
by Oscar Mayer Foods Corp.MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
Oscar Mayer Foods Corp. manufactures this product, which has been analyzed against the full MRT 176 panel — comprising 149 foods and 27 chemical additives — to identify potential immune-mediated sensitivities.
MRT Safety Assessment
This product contains 2 MRT-tested substances: Pork (from bacon) and Cane Sugar (from sugar). The inclusion of ‘hickory smoke flavor’ and ‘artificial maple flavor’ introduces unknown chemical or food components that cannot be verified against the MRT 176 panel. These ingredients represent potential reactive triggers, requiring the product to be tested during Phase 2 or later, once individual reactions to the known triggers (Pork and Cane Sugar) have been established.
Risk Summary
- Risk Classification: Requires Testing
- MRT Triggers Identified: 2
- Safe Ingredients: 6
- Unknown/Ambiguous: 2 (hickory smoke flavor, artificial maple flavor)
- LEAP Phase Compatibility: Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
The following ingredients were identified as matching substances on the MRT 176 panel:
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| bacon | Pork | Direct Match |
| sugar | Cane Sugar | Direct Match |
Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients
The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped to the MRT 176 panel: hickory smoke flavor, artificial maple flavor. Patients should treat these as potential triggers until MRT testing confirms safety.
LEAP Protocol Guidance
This product contains ingredients that could not be fully mapped to the MRT 176 panel. A Certified LEAP Therapist should review the ingredient list against the patient’s individual MRT results.
UPC Code: 044700031407
Assessment Methodology
This assessment was generated using Wellbloom’s automated clinical analysis pipeline. Each ingredient was cross-referenced against the complete MRT 176 panel — including 149 food antigens and 27 chemical additives.
This is procedural data interpretation, not medical guidance. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.
Understanding These Triggers
Pork is tested as an individual protein on the MRT panel. Includes all pork-derived products such as bacon, ham, sausage, gelatin (often pork-derived), and lard.
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.
What This Means For Your Diet
With 2 identified triggers, this product falls into the moderate risk category. It may be suitable for Phase 2 reintroduction under practitioner guidance, depending on your individual MRT results.
If the specific triggers identified in this product scored Green on your personal MRT panel, your CLT may approve it for controlled reintroduction. If they scored Yellow or Red, this product should be avoided until cleared.
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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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