The Hillshire Brands Company — CROISSANT PLANT-BASED PATTY, EGG, & CHEESE SANDWICHES, CROISSANT
by The Hillshire Brands CompanyMRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product is highly complex and contains 16 MRT-tested substances. It features multiple primary allergens including Wheat, Soybean, Egg, and Cow’s Milk. The inclusion of industrial additives like High Fructose Corn Syrup (Fructose/Corn) and Soy Lecithin, alongside flavorings such as Garlic and Onion, makes this product unsuitable for the elimination or early reintroduction phases of the LEAP protocol. Furthermore, the presence of ‘natural flavors’ and ‘spices’ introduces unidentified risk factors.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| Wheat Flour | Wheat | DIRECT_MATCH |
| Malted Barley Flour | Barley | DIRECT_MATCH |
| Malted Barley Flour | Malt | DIRECT_MATCH |
| Soy Protein Isolate | Soybean | DIRECT_MATCH |
| Soybean Oil | Soybean | DIRECT_MATCH |
| Soy Lecithin | Lecithin (Soy) | DIRECT_MATCH |
| High Fructose Corn Syrup | Fructose | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| High Fructose Corn Syrup | Corn | DIRECT_MATCH |
| Yeast | Yeast (Baker’s) | DIRECT_MATCH |
| Whole Egg | Egg White | DIRECT_MATCH |
| Whole Egg | Egg Yolk | DIRECT_MATCH |
| Garlic Powder | Garlic | DIRECT_MATCH |
| Onion Powder | Onion | DIRECT_MATCH |
| Milk | Cow’s Milk | DIRECT_MATCH |
| American Cheese | American Cheese | DIRECT_MATCH |
| Citric Acid | Citric Acid | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients
The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: natural flavors, spices
This is procedural data interpretation, not medical guidance. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.
Understanding These 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.
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.
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.
Fructose is tested independently from cane sugar on the MRT panel. Found as high-fructose corn syrup, agave nectar, and crystalline fructose. MRT tests inflammatory mediator response, not malabsorption.
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.
Baker's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) is MRT-tested. Found in bread, rolls, pizza dough, and fermented foods. Also present as yeast extract, a common flavor enhancer in savory products.
Egg white protein (albumin) is a common MRT trigger. It appears in baked goods, mayonnaise, and many processed foods. Egg yolk is tested separately on the MRT panel.
Egg yolk is tested independently from egg white on the MRT panel. Some patients react to one but not the other. Common in baked goods, sauces, and enriched pastas.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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 16 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 16 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
Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Soy Protein Isolate, Soybean Oil, Soy Lecithin, High Fructose Corn Syrup, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Yeast, Whole Egg, Whole Egg, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Milk, American Cheese, Citric Acid
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