Whole Foods Market, Inc. — RUBY CACAO BLUEBERRIES, RUBY CACAO
by Whole Foods Market, Inc.MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product contains 9 MRT-tested substances, classifying it as high risk for patients on the ImmunoCalm protocol. It contains multiple food triggers including Blueberry, Cocoa, Cow’s Milk, Soybean, Sunflower, Vanilla, and Cane Sugar, along with chemical additives Citric Acid and Soy Lecithin. The presence of ‘natural vanilla flavor’ further adds an unknown component. Due to the high trigger count and presence of reactive chemicals, this product is unsuitable for Phase 1 or Phase 2 of the LEAP protocol.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| sugar | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| cocoa butter | Cocoa | DIRECT_MATCH |
| milk powder | Cow’s Milk | DIRECT_MATCH |
| cocoa mass | Cocoa | DIRECT_MATCH |
| soy lecithin | Lecithin (Soy) | DIRECT_MATCH |
| soy lecithin | Soybean | DIRECT_MATCH |
| citric acid | Citric Acid | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| natural vanilla flavor | Vanilla | DIRECT_MATCH |
| blueberries | Blueberry | DIRECT_MATCH |
| sunflower oil | Sunflower | DIRECT_MATCH |
Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients
The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: natural vanilla flavor, confectioner’s glaze, gum arabic
This is procedural data interpretation, not medical guidance. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.
Understanding These Triggers
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.
Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) is tested as a standalone substance. Reactivity to cocoa affects all chocolate-containing products. Distinct from dairy or sugar reactions that often co-occur in chocolate.
One of the most commonly reactive substances on the MRT panel. Found in dairy products and many processed foods as whey, casein, or milk solids. Cross-reactive with goat and sheep milk in some patients.
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.
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.
Vanilla extract and vanillin (synthetic vanilla) are both MRT-tested. Vanilla appears in baked goods, desserts, and flavored beverages. Check for "natural flavors" which may contain vanilla.
Blueberry is an MRT-tested berry found in breakfast cereals, muffins, yogurts, and juice blends. Also common in supplements and "superfood" products.
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.
What This Means For Your Diet
With 9 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 9 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
sugar, cocoa butter, milk powder, cocoa mass, soy lecithin, soy lecithin, citric acid, natural vanilla flavor, blueberries, sunflower oil
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