High Risk

Pepsico Inc. — Near East Rice Pilaf Spanish Rice 6.75 Ounce Paper Box.

by Pepsico Inc.

MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified

RiceWheatTomatoOnionCane SugarYeast (Baker's)GarlicChickenPaprikaCitric AcidSoybeanTurmeric
LEAP Phase Status: Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided

Clinical Product Assessment

MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment

Clinical Narrative

This product contains 12 MRT-tested substances, including multiple primary foods (Rice, Wheat, Chicken, Soybean), vegetables (Tomato, Onion, Garlic), and additives (Citric Acid, Yeast, Paprika). It also includes ‘spices’ and ‘natural flavors,’ which represent unknown variables that could contain additional tested substances such as black pepper or cumin. Due to the high number of triggers and presence of unknown ingredients, this product is unsuitable for the early phases of the LEAP protocol.

Flagged Ingredient Mapping

Ingredient Maps To (MRT Panel) Match Type
parboiled long grain rice Rice DIRECT_MATCH
durum wheat semolina Wheat DIRECT_MATCH
tomato Tomato DIRECT_MATCH
onion Onion DIRECT_MATCH
sugar Cane Sugar DIRECT_MATCH
autolyzed yeast extract Yeast (Baker’s) DIRECT_MATCH
garlic Garlic DIRECT_MATCH
chicken fat/meat/broth Chicken DIRECT_MATCH
paprika oleoresin Paprika DIRECT_MATCH
citric acid Citric Acid CHEMICAL_MATCH
soy sauce Soybean DIRECT_MATCH
soy sauce Wheat DIRECT_MATCH
turmeric Turmeric 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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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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Tomato

Tomato is a nightshade tested on the MRT panel. It appears in ketchup, pasta sauce, pizza, and many prepared foods. Includes all tomato-derived ingredients like tomato paste and powder.

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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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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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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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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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Chicken

Chicken is tested independently from other poultry on the MRT panel. Cross-reactivity with turkey or eggs is not assumed — each is measured separately.

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Paprika

Paprika is a dried Capsicum spice tested on the MRT panel. Used heavily in seasoning blends, sausages, cheese coatings, and snack foods. Often listed generically as "spices" on ingredient labels.

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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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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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Turmeric

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.

What This Means For Your Diet

With 12 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 12 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, durum wheat semolina, tomato, onion, sugar, autolyzed yeast extract, garlic, chicken fat/meat/broth, paprika oleoresin, citric acid, soy sauce, soy sauce, turmeric

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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.