High Risk

The Minute Maid Company — Limonada – Limeade

by The Minute Maid Company

MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified

FructoseCornLimeCitric AcidCane Sugar
LEAP Phase Status: Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided

Clinical Product Assessment

The Minute Maid Company manufactures this product, which has been analyzed against the full MRT 176 panel — comprising 149 foods and 27 chemical additives — to identify potential immune-mediated sensitivities.

MRT Safety Assessment

This product contains 5 MRT-tested substances: Fructose and Corn (from HFCS), Lime, Citric Acid, and Cane Sugar. Additionally, the inclusion of ‘natural flavors’ introduces unknown variables that could contain further triggers. Given the high trigger count and presence of multiple chemicals and food sensitivities, this product is inappropriate for elimination phases and requires practitioner guidance.

Risk Summary

  • Risk Classification: High Risk
  • MRT Triggers Identified: 5
  • Safe Ingredients: 1
  • Unknown/Ambiguous: 1 (natural flavors)
  • LEAP Phase Compatibility: Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided

Flagged Ingredient Mapping

The following ingredients were identified as matching substances on the MRT 176 panel:

Ingredient Maps To (MRT Panel) Match Type
high fructose corn syrup Fructose Chemical Match
high fructose corn syrup Corn Direct Match
lime juice from concentrate Lime Direct Match
citric acid Citric Acid Chemical Match
sugar Cane Sugar Direct Match

Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients

The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped to the MRT 176 panel: natural flavors. Patients should treat these as potential triggers until MRT testing confirms safety.

LEAP Protocol Guidance

With 5 MRT-tested substances identified, this product is not recommended during Phase 1 or Phase 2. Phase 3 (Maintenance) patients should consult their Certified LEAP Therapist.

UPC Code: 025000047428

Assessment Methodology

This assessment was generated using Wellbloom’s automated clinical analysis pipeline. Each ingredient was cross-referenced against the complete MRT 176 panel — including 149 food antigens and 27 chemical additives.

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

Understanding These Triggers

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Fructose

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

What This Means For Your Diet

With 5 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 5 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.

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UPC: 025000047428 Last Updated: April 26, 2026

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