High Risk

Whole Foods Market, Inc. — Spicy Organic Firehouse Kale Pasta Sauce, Spicy

by Whole Foods Market, Inc.

MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified

TomatoCitric AcidCarrotSweet PotatoOnionChili PepperCapsaicinGarlicBasilOreganoBlack Pepper
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 11 MRT-tested substances, making it highly complex for an elimination diet. It includes a variety of botanical triggers such as Tomato, Carrot, and Sweet Potato, along with seasonings like Garlic, Basil, and Oregano. The inclusion of jalapeno pepper puree triggers both the Chili Pepper food category and the Capsaicin chemical category. Additionally, Citric Acid is present as a chemical additive. Due to this high trigger density, the product is categorized as High Risk and is only appropriate for Phase 3 maintenance under clinical supervision.

Risk Summary

  • Risk Classification: High Risk
  • MRT Triggers Identified: 11
  • Safe Ingredients: 5
  • 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 diced tomatoes Tomato Direct Match
organic tomato juice Tomato Direct Match
citric acid Citric Acid Chemical Match
organic tomato paste Tomato Direct Match
organic carrot puree Carrot Direct Match
organic sweet potato puree Sweet Potato Direct Match
organic onions Onion Direct Match
organic jalapeno pepper puree Chili Pepper Direct Match
organic jalapeno pepper puree Capsaicin Chemical Match
organic garlic Garlic Direct Match
organic basil Basil Direct Match
organic oregano Oregano Direct Match
organic black pepper Black Pepper Direct Match

LEAP Protocol Guidance

With 11 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: 099482458836

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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Citric Acid

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.

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Carrot

Carrot is an individually tested vegetable on the MRT panel. Found in soups, baby food, juice blends, and many vegetable-based processed foods. Related to celery in the Apiaceae family.

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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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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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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."

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Black Pepper

Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is tested on the MRT panel. One of the most ubiquitous spices worldwide — found in virtually every seasoned or prepared food. Often hidden under "spices" on labels.

What This Means For Your Diet

With 11 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 11 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: 099482458836 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.