Pepsico Inc. — Quaker Rice Cakes Chocolate Crunch 7.23 Ounce Plastic Bag
by Pepsico Inc.MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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About This Assessment
This safety assessment was generated by cross-referencing the USDA FoodData Central ingredient record for this product against the 176 substances tested on the Mediator Release Test (MRT) panel. Clinical notes are produced with AI assistance using the matched ingredient data and reviewed by Kerry Watson, NTP, RWP for accuracy against published LEAP ImmunoCalm® protocol guidelines. Risk classifications are based on the number and type of MRT-tested substances identified. This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice — always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist before making dietary changes.
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