High Risk

Pepsico Inc. — Quaker Rice Cakes Chocolate Crunch 7.23 Ounce Plastic Bag

by Pepsico Inc.

MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified

RiceCane SugarFructoseCocoaCow's MilkLecithin (Soy)SoybeanCoumarin/VanillinSunflower
LEAP Phase Status: Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided

Clinical Product Assessment

MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment

Clinical Narrative

This product contains 9 MRT-tested substances, representing a significant combination of grains, dairy, soy derivatives, and chemicals. The presence of soy lecithin requires flagging both the specific chemical and the soybean source. Additionally, chemical triggers such as fructose and vanillin are present. The inclusion of ‘natural and artificial flavors’ and ‘maltodextrin’ introduces unknown variables that may hide additional reactive ingredients.

Flagged Ingredient Mapping

Ingredient Maps To (MRT Panel) Match Type
whole grain brown rice Rice DIRECT_MATCH
sugar Cane Sugar DIRECT_MATCH
fructose Fructose CHEMICAL_MATCH
milk chocolate chips (whole milk powder) Cow’s Milk DIRECT_MATCH
milk chocolate chips (soy lecithin) Lecithin (Soy) DIRECT_MATCH
milk chocolate chips (soy lecithin) Soybean DIRECT_MATCH
milk chocolate chips (vanillin) Coumarin/Vanillin CHEMICAL_MATCH
cocoa (processed with alkali) Cocoa DIRECT_MATCH
sunflower oil Sunflower DIRECT_MATCH

Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients

The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: natural and artificial flavor, maltodextrin

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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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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Cocoa

Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) is tested as a standalone substance. Reactivity to cocoa affects all chocolate-containing products. Distinct from dairy or sugar reactions that often co-occur in chocolate.

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Cow's Milk

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.

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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.

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Coumarin/Vanillin

A chemical compound found in cinnamon, vanilla, and many artificial flavorings. Tested on the MRT chemical additives panel. Often hidden under "natural flavors" or "artificial flavoring" on labels.

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Sunflower

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.

What This Means For Your Diet

With 9 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 9 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, sugar, fructose, milk chocolate chips (whole milk powder), milk chocolate chips (soy lecithin), milk chocolate chips (soy lecithin), milk chocolate chips (vanillin), cocoa (processed with alkali), sunflower oil

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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.