Pepsico Inc. — Chester’s PuffCorn Butter Puffered Corn Snacks 3.5 Ounce Plastic Bag
by Pepsico Inc.MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product contains 8 MRT-tested substances, including multiple grains/seeds (Corn, Canola, Sunflower), dairy components (Whey, Cow’s Milk), and chemical additives (MSG, FD&C Yellow #5). It also contains ‘natural flavors,’ which represent unknown variables that could contain additional hidden triggers. Due to the high number of reactive substances, this product is categorized as high risk and is not suitable for Phase 1 or Phase 2 of the LEAP protocol.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| corn meal | Corn | DIRECT_MATCH |
| corn oil | Corn | DIRECT_MATCH |
| canola oil | Canola/Rapeseed | DIRECT_MATCH |
| sunflower oil | Sunflower | DIRECT_MATCH |
| maltodextrin (from corn) | Corn | DIRECT_MATCH |
| whey | Whey | DIRECT_MATCH |
| buttermilk | Cow’s Milk | DIRECT_MATCH |
| monosodium glutamate | MSG | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| turmeric extract | Turmeric | DIRECT_MATCH |
| yellow 5 | FD&C Yellow #5 | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients
The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: natural flavors
This is procedural data interpretation, not medical guidance. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.
Understanding These Triggers
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.
Canola oil (derived from rapeseed) is an MRT-tested substance. It is one of the most common cooking oils in processed foods and restaurant cooking. Look for it in fried foods, dressings, and baked goods.
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.
Whey is a dairy-derived protein tested separately from whole cow's milk on the MRT panel. Found in protein powders, baked goods, processed cheese, and many sports nutrition products.
One of the most commonly reactive substances on the MRT panel. Found in dairy products and many processed foods as whey, casein, or milk solids. Cross-reactive with goat and sheep milk in some patients.
Monosodium glutamate is tested on the MRT chemical additives panel. Found in savory snacks, soups, Asian cuisine, and often hidden as "hydrolyzed protein," "autolyzed yeast," or "natural flavors."
Turmeric is an MRT-tested spice increasingly popular in health products. Found in curry blends, mustard, golden milk, and as a natural food coloring. Contains curcumin.
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
corn meal, corn oil, canola oil, sunflower oil, maltodextrin (from corn), whey, buttermilk, monosodium glutamate, turmeric extract, yellow 5
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