The Quaker Oats Company — COUNTRY BACON INSTANT GRITS, COUNTRY BACON
by The Quaker Oats CompanyMRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product contains 7 MRT-tested substances, making it unsuitable for the early stages of the ImmunoCalm protocol. Primary triggers include Corn (found in grits, maltodextrin, hydrolyzed corn protein, and caramel color), Cane Sugar, Pork, Rice, and Yeast (Baker’s). Additionally, the inclusion of soy lecithin requires flagging for both Lecithin (Soy) and Soybean. The presence of ‘natural and artificial flavor’ and ‘spices’ introduces unknown variables that could contain further reactive substances.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| degerminated yellow corn grits | Corn | DIRECT_MATCH |
| sugar | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| bacon bits | Pork | DIRECT_MATCH |
| rice flour | Rice | DIRECT_MATCH |
| hydrolyzed corn protein | Corn | DIRECT_MATCH |
| yeast extract | Yeast (Baker’s) | DIRECT_MATCH |
| soy lecithin | Lecithin (Soy) | DIRECT_MATCH |
| soy lecithin | Soybean | DIRECT_MATCH |
| maltodextrin | Corn | DERIVED_SOURCE_MATCH |
| caramel color | Corn | DERIVED_SOURCE_MATCH |
Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients
The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: natural and artificial flavor, spices
This is procedural data interpretation, not medical guidance. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.
Understanding These Triggers
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.
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.
Pork is tested as an individual protein on the MRT panel. Includes all pork-derived products such as bacon, ham, sausage, gelatin (often pork-derived), and lard.
Rice is often used as a "safe" base in elimination diets, but some patients do react to it. Verify with your MRT results before assuming rice is safe for your Phase 1 rotation.
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.
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.
What This Means For Your Diet
With 7 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 7 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
degerminated yellow corn grits, sugar, bacon bits, rice flour, hydrolyzed corn protein, yeast extract, soy lecithin, soy lecithin, maltodextrin, caramel color
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