Whole Foods Market, Inc. — CHICKEN-STYLE PLANT-BASED BREADED PATTIES, CHICKEN-STYLE
by Whole Foods Market, Inc.MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product contains 10 MRT-tested substances, including several grains, legumes, and various flavoring agents. With a trigger count this high, the product is classified as high risk and is unsuitable for the early elimination phases of the LEAP protocol. Furthermore, the inclusion of ‘natural flavors’ adds unknown variables that may contain additional reactive substances.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| wheat flour | Wheat | DIRECT_MATCH |
| soy protein concentrate | Soybean | DIRECT_MATCH |
| wheat gluten | Wheat | DIRECT_MATCH |
| sunflower seed oil | Sunflower | DIRECT_MATCH |
| potato starch | Potato | DIRECT_MATCH |
| yeast extract | Yeast (Baker’s) | DIRECT_MATCH |
| wheat starch | Wheat | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic cane sugar | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| onion powder | Onion | DIRECT_MATCH |
| garlic powder | Garlic | DIRECT_MATCH |
| yeast | Yeast (Baker’s) | DIRECT_MATCH |
| extractives of turmeric | Turmeric | DIRECT_MATCH |
| extractives of paprika | Paprika | DIRECT_MATCH |
Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients
The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: natural flavors
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.
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.
Potato is an MRT-tested substance that also appears as modified food starch, potato starch, and potato flour. One of the nightshade family foods tested on the panel.
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.
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.
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."
Turmeric is an MRT-tested spice increasingly popular in health products. Found in curry blends, mustard, golden milk, and as a natural food coloring. Contains curcumin.
Paprika is a dried Capsicum spice tested on the MRT panel. Used heavily in seasoning blends, sausages, cheese coatings, and snack foods. Often listed generically as "spices" on ingredient labels.
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
wheat flour, soy protein concentrate, wheat gluten, sunflower seed oil, potato starch, yeast extract, wheat starch, organic cane sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, yeast, extractives of turmeric, extractives of paprika
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