PLANT-BASED CHIK’N TIKKA MASALA
MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This complex prepared meal contains 14 MRT-tested substances. It contains primary triggers including soy and wheat (standard in plant-based meat alternatives), as well as numerous base ingredients for the sauce (tomato, onion, garlic) and aromatic spices (ginger, turmeric, coriander, cumin, paprika). The inclusion of ‘spices’ represents unknown variables that could contain additional reactive substances. Given the high trigger density, this product is unsuitable for early LEAP phases.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| rice | Rice | DIRECT_MATCH |
| tomato puree | Tomato | DIRECT_MATCH |
| soy protein isolate | Soybean | DIRECT_MATCH |
| wheat gluten | Wheat | DIRECT_MATCH |
| onions | Onion | DIRECT_MATCH |
| garlic | Garlic | DIRECT_MATCH |
| canola oil | Canola/Rapeseed | DIRECT_MATCH |
| cane sugar | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| ginger | Ginger | DIRECT_MATCH |
| turmeric | Turmeric | DIRECT_MATCH |
| coriander | Coriander/Cilantro | DIRECT_MATCH |
| cumin | Cumin | DIRECT_MATCH |
| paprika | Paprika | DIRECT_MATCH |
| lemon juice | Lemon | DIRECT_MATCH |
Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients
The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: spices, natural flavors
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.
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.
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 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.
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."
Canola oil (derived from rapeseed) is an MRT-tested substance. It is one of the most common cooking oils in processed foods and restaurant cooking. Look for it in fried foods, dressings, and baked goods.
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.
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.
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.
Lemon is tested as a standalone citrus substance on the MRT panel. It appears in beverages, dressings, marinades, and as a flavoring agent. Distinct from citric acid sensitivity.
What This Means For Your Diet
With 14 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 14 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
rice, tomato puree, soy protein isolate, wheat gluten, onions, garlic, canola oil, cane sugar, ginger, turmeric, coriander, cumin, paprika, lemon juice
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