The Hershey Company — HAZELNUT
by The Hershey CompanyMRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product is high risk for patients on the LEAP protocol, containing 8 unique MRT-tested substances. It features significant triggers including multiple dairy derivatives (mapped to Cow’s Milk), cocoa, and soy. Additionally, the presence of ‘natural flavors’ introduces unknown variables. Given the complexity and density of reactive ingredients, this product is excluded from early elimination phases and should only be evaluated under practitioner guidance in Phase 3.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| sugar | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| cocoa butter | Cocoa | DIRECT_MATCH |
| chocolate | Cocoa | DIRECT_MATCH |
| skim milk | Cow’s Milk | DIRECT_MATCH |
| milk fat | Cow’s Milk | DIRECT_MATCH |
| lactose | Cow’s Milk | DIRECT_MATCH |
| lecithin (soy) | Lecithin (Soy) | DIRECT_MATCH |
| lecithin (soy) | Soybean | DIRECT_MATCH |
| hazelnuts | Hazelnut | DIRECT_MATCH |
| sunflower oil | Sunflower | DIRECT_MATCH |
| rice flour | Rice | DIRECT_MATCH |
| nonfat milk | Cow’s Milk | DIRECT_MATCH |
| cocoa processed with alkali | Cocoa | 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
What This Means For Your Diet
With 8 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 8 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
sugar, cocoa butter, chocolate, skim milk, milk fat, lactose, lecithin (soy), lecithin (soy), hazelnuts, sunflower oil, rice flour, nonfat milk, cocoa processed with alkali
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