The Hershey Company — DAGOBA ORGANIC CHOCOLATE, XOCOLATL RICH CHOCOLATE, CHILIES & NIBS
by The Hershey CompanyMRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product contains 9 MRT-tested substances, including five food categories and four chemical triggers naturally occurring within those ingredients. The presence of Cocoa and Chili Pepper introduces several bioactive amines and chemicals (Caffeine, Phenylethylamine, Tyramine, and Capsaicin) that are specifically monitored on the MRT 176 panel. Due to the high number of triggers, this product is unsuitable for Phase 1 or Phase 2 of the LEAP protocol.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| organic cacao beans | Cocoa | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic cacao beans | Caffeine | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| organic cacao beans | Phenylethylamine | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| organic cacao beans | Tyramine | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| organic cane sugar | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic ginger | Ginger | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic cinnamon | Cinnamon | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic chili pepper | Chili Pepper | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic chili pepper | Capsaicin | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
This is procedural data interpretation, not medical guidance. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.
Understanding These Triggers
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.
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.
Cinnamon is tested on the MRT panel. Found in baked goods, cereals, spice blends, and flavored beverages. Contains coumarin, which is also separately tested on the chemical panel.
Chili pepper (Capsicum) is tested on the MRT panel. It appears in hot sauces, spice blends, seasoned meats, and many Mexican, Asian, and Indian-cuisine-inspired processed foods.
Caffeine is tested as a chemical substance on the MRT panel. Found in coffee, tea, chocolate, energy drinks, and some medications. Sensitivity is to the compound itself, not the beverage.
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
organic cacao beans, organic cacao beans, organic cacao beans, organic cacao beans, organic cane sugar, organic ginger, organic cinnamon, organic chili pepper, organic chili pepper
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