High Risk

Pepsico Inc. — Near East Original Long Grain & Wild Rice Mix 6 Ounce Box

by Pepsico Inc.

MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified

RiceOnionSoybeanCane SugarCornYeast (Baker's)ParsleyWheatGarlicCeleryHoney
LEAP Phase Status: Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided

Clinical Product Assessment

MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment

Clinical Narrative

This product is categorized as high risk due to the presence of 11 MRT-tested substances, including multiple grain triggers (Rice, Corn, Wheat), legumes (Soybean), and various flavoring agents. Additionally, the inclusion of ‘spices’ and ‘natural flavor’ introduces unknown variables that may contain other tested substances such as Black Pepper or Citric Acid. The high concentration of reactive triggers and hidden ingredients makes this product incompatible with Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the LEAP protocol.

Flagged Ingredient Mapping

Ingredient Maps To (MRT Panel) Match Type
parboiled long grain rice Rice DIRECT_MATCH
onions Onion DIRECT_MATCH
hydrolyzed soy protein Soybean DIRECT_MATCH
sugar Cane Sugar DIRECT_MATCH
hydrolyzed corn protein Corn DIRECT_MATCH
hydrolyzed corn Corn DIRECT_MATCH
yeast extract Yeast (Baker’s) DIRECT_MATCH
parsley Parsley DIRECT_MATCH
hydrolyzed wheat gluten Wheat DIRECT_MATCH
garlic Garlic DIRECT_MATCH
celery Celery DIRECT_MATCH
honey Honey DIRECT_MATCH

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

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Rice

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.

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Onion

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.

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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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Cane Sugar

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.

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Corn

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.

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Yeast (Baker's)

Baker's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) is MRT-tested. Found in bread, rolls, pizza dough, and fermented foods. Also present as yeast extract, a common flavor enhancer in savory products.

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Wheat

A major grain trigger distinct from celiac disease. MRT measures inflammatory mediator release to wheat protein, not IgE-mediated gluten allergy. Found in bread, pasta, and many processed foods.

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Garlic

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."

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Celery

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.

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Honey

Honey is tested as a distinct substance on the MRT panel. It contains proteins that can trigger mediator release independently of its sugar content. Found in many "natural" sweetened products.

What This Means For Your Diet

With 11 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 11 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

parboiled long grain rice, onions, hydrolyzed soy protein, sugar, hydrolyzed corn protein, hydrolyzed corn, yeast extract, parsley, hydrolyzed wheat gluten, garlic, celery, honey

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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.