Pepsico Inc. — Near East Whole Grain Blends Chicken & Herb Rice 5.7 Ounce Paper Box
by Pepsico Inc.MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product contains 12 MRT-tested substances, including primary grains (Rice, Wheat), protein/flavor bases (Chicken, Soybean, Yeast), aromatics (Onion, Garlic, Celery, Parsley, Turmeric), and additives (Citric Acid, Cane Sugar). The presence of ‘natural flavor’ and ‘maltodextrin’ introduces unknown variables that may contain additional tested substances, such as Corn. Due to the high volume of triggers, this product is unsuitable for the elimination or reintroduction phases of the LEAP protocol.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| whole grain parboiled brown rice | Rice | DIRECT_MATCH |
| parboiled long grain rice | Rice | DIRECT_MATCH |
| wheat flour | Wheat | DIRECT_MATCH |
| durum wheat semolina | Wheat | DIRECT_MATCH |
| yeast extract | Yeast (Baker’s) | DIRECT_MATCH |
| sugar | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| onion | Onion | DIRECT_MATCH |
| garlic | Garlic | DIRECT_MATCH |
| hydrolyzed soy protein | Soybean | DIRECT_MATCH |
| parsley | Parsley | DIRECT_MATCH |
| chicken broth | Chicken | DIRECT_MATCH |
| chicken meat | Chicken | DIRECT_MATCH |
| chicken fat | Chicken | DIRECT_MATCH |
| celery | Celery | DIRECT_MATCH |
| citric acid | Citric Acid | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| turmeric | Turmeric | DIRECT_MATCH |
Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients
The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: natural flavor, maltodextrin
This is procedural data interpretation, not medical guidance. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.
Understanding These Triggers
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
Chicken is tested independently from other poultry on the MRT panel. Cross-reactivity with turkey or eggs is not assumed — each is measured separately.
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.
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.
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
whole grain parboiled brown rice, parboiled long grain rice, wheat flour, durum wheat semolina, yeast extract, sugar, onion, garlic, hydrolyzed soy protein, parsley, chicken broth, chicken meat, chicken fat, celery, citric acid, turmeric
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