High Risk

Whole Foods Market, Inc. — Medium Thick & Chunky Salsa, Medium

by Whole Foods Market, Inc.

MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified

TomatoChili PepperOnionGarlic
LEAP Phase Status: Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided

Clinical Product Assessment

Whole Foods Market, Inc. 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 four MRT-tested substances: Tomato, Chili Pepper, Onion, and Garlic. Tomato is present in multiple formats including diced, juice, and paste. Chili Pepper is represented by both organic jalapeno peppers and cayenne pepper powder. Both Onion and Garlic are present in whole or powdered forms. The inclusion of ‘organic natural flavor’ presents an unknown variable, and ‘organic distilled white vinegar’ is a potential hidden source of corn (an MRT-tested grain). Given the presence of four distinct triggers, this product is considered high risk for patients in the early stages of the LEAP protocol. This is procedural data interpretation, not medical guidance.

Risk Summary

  • Risk Classification: High Risk
  • MRT Triggers Identified: 4
  • Safe Ingredients: 2
  • Unknown/Ambiguous: 2 (organic natural flavor, organic distilled white vinegar)
  • 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
organic tomatoes Tomato Direct Match
organic tomato juice Tomato Direct Match
organic tomato paste Tomato Direct Match
organic jalapeno peppers Chili Pepper Direct Match
organic onion Onion Direct Match
organic dried onion Onion Direct Match
organic garlic powder Garlic Direct Match
organic cayenne pepper powder Chili Pepper Direct Match

Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients

The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped to the MRT 176 panel: organic natural flavor, organic distilled white vinegar. Patients should treat these as potential triggers until MRT testing confirms safety.

LEAP Protocol Guidance

With 4 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: 099482486280

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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Tomato

Tomato is a nightshade tested on the MRT panel. It appears in ketchup, pasta sauce, pizza, and many prepared foods. Includes all tomato-derived ingredients like tomato paste and powder.

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Chili Pepper

Chili pepper (Capsicum) is tested on the MRT panel. It appears in hot sauces, spice blends, seasoned meats, and many Mexican, Asian, and Indian-cuisine-inspired processed foods.

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Onion

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.

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Garlic

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."

What This Means For Your Diet

With 4 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 4 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: 099482486280 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.