High Risk

The Hershey Company — MILK CHOCOLATE & PEANUT BUTTER MINIATURES CUP, MILK CHOCOLATE & PEANUT BUTTER

by The Hershey Company

MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified

Cane SugarCocoaCow's MilkLecithin (Soy)SoybeanGlycerin/GlycerolPeanutCornCitric Acid
LEAP Phase Status: Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided

Clinical Product Assessment

MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment

Clinical Narrative

This product contains 9 MRT-tested substances, including several primary food triggers (Peanut, Cow’s Milk, Soybean, Cocoa, Corn) and chemical additives (Citric Acid, Lecithin, Glycerol). Due to the high volume of reactive ingredients, it is incompatible with the early phases of the LEAP protocol.

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
PGPR Glycerin/Glycerol CHEMICAL_MATCH
peanuts Peanut DIRECT_MATCH
dextrose Corn HIDDEN_SOURCE
citric acid Citric Acid CHEMICAL_MATCH

This is procedural data interpretation, not medical guidance. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.

Understanding These Triggers

🍬
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.

🍫
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.

🥛
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.

🧪
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.

🫘
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.

⚗️
Glycerin/Glycerol

Glycerin is a chemical additive tested on the MRT panel. Used as a humectant and sweetener in protein bars, toothpaste, medications, and processed foods. Can be derived from plant or animal fats.

🥜
Peanut

Peanut is a legume (not a tree nut) tested on the MRT panel. Peanut oil, peanut butter, and peanut flour are all included. Distinct from IgE peanut allergy testing.

🌽
Corn

Corn derivatives are among the hardest triggers to avoid. Found as corn syrup, cornstarch, modified food starch, dextrose, maltodextrin, and citric acid in thousands of processed products.

⚗️
Citric Acid

A chemical additive tested on the MRT panel. Industrially produced from Aspergillus niger mold, not citrus fruit. Found in beverages, canned goods, candy, and as a preservative in thousands of 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

sugar, cocoa butter, chocolate, skim milk, milk fat, lactose, lecithin (soy), lecithin (soy), PGPR, peanuts, dextrose, citric acid

More from The Hershey Company

UPC: 034000938230 Last Updated: April 26, 2026

🩸 Need Your MRT Blood Drawn?

Locate an approved phlebotomist for the 4.5mL Blue Top Kit near you.

Find Locations

Find a LEAP Therapist

Get personalized guidance from a Certified LEAP Therapist in your area.

Browse Practitioners
Medical Disclaimer: This data is algorithmically generated based on USDA databases and is not medical advice. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.