The Hershey Company — REESE’S, SNACK BITES
by The Hershey CompanyMRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product contains 10 MRT-tested substances, including several primary food groups (Peanut, Cow’s Milk, Soybean, Corn) and multiple oils and chemicals. It is considered high risk for patients on the LEAP protocol and is only suitable for Phase 3 under practitioner guidance once individual sensitivities to all component ingredients have been ruled out.
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 |
| lecithin (soy) | Lecithin (Soy) | DIRECT_MATCH |
| lecithin (soy) | Soybean | DIRECT_MATCH |
| peanuts | Peanut | DIRECT_MATCH |
| dextrose | Corn | HIDDEN_SOURCE |
| sunflower oil | Sunflower | DIRECT_MATCH |
| safflower oil | Safflower | DIRECT_MATCH |
| 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 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.
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 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.
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.
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 10 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 10 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, lecithin (soy), lecithin (soy), peanuts, dextrose, sunflower oil, safflower oil, citric acid
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