The Hillshire Brands Company — PLANT BASED NUGGETS!
by The Hillshire Brands CompanyMRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product is clinically categorized as high risk for LEAP patients due to the presence of 10 MRT-tested substances. It contains primary triggers including Wheat (flour and gluten), Corn (starch and oil), and Green Pea (protein isolate), alongside chemical and aromatic triggers like Citric Acid, Onion, and Garlic. The inclusion of ‘spices’ and ‘natural flavors’ introduces unknown variables that may contain additional tested substances. This product is unsuitable for the elimination or early reintroduction phases.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| pea protein | Green Pea | DIRECT_MATCH |
| wheat flour | Wheat | DIRECT_MATCH |
| wheat gluten | Wheat | DIRECT_MATCH |
| sunflower oil | Sunflower | DIRECT_MATCH |
| corn oil | Corn | DIRECT_MATCH |
| canola oil | Canola/Rapeseed | DIRECT_MATCH |
| corn starch | Corn | DIRECT_MATCH |
| yeast | Yeast (Baker’s) | DIRECT_MATCH |
| onion powder | Onion | DIRECT_MATCH |
| garlic powder | Garlic | DIRECT_MATCH |
| sugar | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| citric acid | Citric Acid | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients
The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: spices, natural flavors
This is procedural data interpretation, not medical guidance. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.
Understanding These Triggers
Green pea is an MRT-tested legume increasingly used as pea protein in plant-based meats, protein powders, and dairy alternatives. Also found in soups and frozen vegetable blends.
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.
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.
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.
Canola oil (derived from rapeseed) is an MRT-tested substance. It is one of the most common cooking oils in processed foods and restaurant cooking. Look for it in fried foods, dressings, and baked goods.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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
pea protein, wheat flour, wheat gluten, sunflower oil, corn oil, canola oil, corn starch, yeast, onion powder, garlic powder, sugar, citric acid
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