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Pepsico Inc. — Quaker Popped Caramel Corn 20% More Rice Crisps 8.4 Ounce Plastic Bag

by Pepsico Inc.

MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified

RiceCane SugarCornFructoseLecithin (Soy)Soybean
LEAP Phase Status: Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided

Clinical Product Assessment

MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment

Clinical Narrative

This product contains 6 distinct MRT-tested substances, including food triggers (Rice, Corn, Cane Sugar, Soybean) and chemical triggers (Fructose, Lecithin Soy). The ingredient list features multiple corn-derived components and soy lecithin, which is a dual-category trigger. Furthermore, the presence of ‘natural flavor’ introduces unknown variables that could contain additional reactive substances. Due to the high trigger count, this product is contraindicated for the early phases of the LEAP protocol.

Flagged Ingredient Mapping

Ingredient Maps To (MRT Panel) Match Type
whole grain brown rice flour Rice DIRECT_MATCH
sugar Cane Sugar DIRECT_MATCH
degerminated milled corn Corn DIRECT_MATCH
corn syrup Corn DIRECT_MATCH
fructose Fructose CHEMICAL_MATCH
soy lecithin Lecithin (Soy) CHEMICAL_MATCH
soy lecithin Soybean DIRECT_MATCH

Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients

The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: 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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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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Fructose

Fructose is tested independently from cane sugar on the MRT panel. Found as high-fructose corn syrup, agave nectar, and crystalline fructose. MRT tests inflammatory mediator response, not malabsorption.

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Lecithin (Soy)

Soy lecithin is one of the most ubiquitous food additives, used as an emulsifier in chocolate, baked goods, and margarine. Even small amounts can trigger mediator release in sensitive patients.

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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.

What This Means For Your Diet

With 6 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 6 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 brown rice flour, sugar, degerminated milled corn, corn syrup, fructose, soy lecithin, soy lecithin

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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.