Whole Foods Market, Inc. — MIXED BERRY FLAVORED ORGANIC FRUIT & GRAIN BARS, MIXED BERRY
by Whole Foods Market, Inc.MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product is classified as high risk due to the presence of 14 MRT-tested substances. It contains a complex profile of multiple grains (Wheat, Oat, Rice), various sugars (Cane Sugar, Honey), and several fruits (Apple, Strawberry, Blueberry, Raspberry). Additionally, chemical additives like Citric Acid and Glycerin/Glycerol are present. The inclusion of ‘natural flavor’ and ‘organic natural flavor’ introduces unknown variables that could contain further tested substances such as vanilla or specific spices. This product is unsuitable for the early stages of the LEAP protocol.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| organic wheat flour | Wheat | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic invert cane syrup | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic sunflower oil | Sunflower | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic canola oil | Canola/Rapeseed | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic oat flour | Oat | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic apple powder | Apple | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic brown rice syrup | Rice | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic strawberries | Strawberry | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic blueberries | Blueberry | DIRECT_MATCH |
| organic raspberries | Raspberry | DIRECT_MATCH |
| vegetable glycerin | Glycerin/Glycerol | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| citric acid | Citric Acid | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| organic honey | Honey | DIRECT_MATCH |
| red cabbage extract | Cabbage | DERIVED_MATCH |
Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients
The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: natural flavor, organic natural flavor
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.
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.
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.
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.
Oat is independently tested on the MRT panel. Found in oatmeal, granola, and many "gluten-free" products that use oat flour. Distinct from wheat sensitivity.
Apple is an MRT-tested fruit that appears in juice blends, baby food, applesauce, pectin-based products, and as a sweetener (apple juice concentrate) in many "natural" foods.
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.
Strawberry is an MRT-tested fruit found in yogurts, ice cream, jams, and flavored beverages. Also appears as "natural strawberry flavor" in many processed foods.
Blueberry is an MRT-tested berry found in breakfast cereals, muffins, yogurts, and juice blends. Also common in supplements and "superfood" products.
Glycerin is a chemical additive tested on the MRT panel. Used as a humectant and sweetener in protein bars, toothpaste, medications, and processed foods. Can be derived from plant or animal fats.
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.
Honey is tested as a distinct substance on the MRT panel. It contains proteins that can trigger mediator release independently of its sugar content. Found in many "natural" sweetened products.
What This Means For Your Diet
With 14 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 14 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
organic wheat flour, organic invert cane syrup, organic sunflower oil, organic canola oil, organic oat flour, organic apple powder, organic brown rice syrup, organic strawberries, organic blueberries, organic raspberries, vegetable glycerin, citric acid, organic honey, red cabbage extract
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