Whole Foods Market, Inc. — Spicy Ranch with Organic Chopped Green Cabbage, Romaine, Carrots, Radicchio, Green Onion, White Cheddar Cheese, Tortilla Strips and Petitas Salad Kit, Spicy Ranch
by Whole Foods Market, Inc.MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
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 is complex and contains 18 MRT-tested substances, including multiple vegetable staples (Cabbage, Lettuce, Carrot, Onion), protein derivatives (Cow’s Milk, Egg Yolk), and grains (Rice, Corn). The dressing contains the chemical trigger Capsaicin (from capsicum extract) and Sunflower oil. Additionally, ‘natural flavors’ and ‘organic spice’ are present, which are unknown variables that could contain further reactive substances. Because the trigger count exceeds the threshold for Phase 1 or 2, this product is classified as high risk and should only be evaluated in Phase 3 with professional guidance.
Risk Summary
- Risk Classification: High Risk
- MRT Triggers Identified: 18
- Safe Ingredients: 8
- Unknown/Ambiguous: 2 (natural flavors, organic spice)
- 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 green cabbage | Cabbage | Direct Match |
| organic romaine lettuce | Lettuce | Direct Match |
| organic carrots | Carrot | Direct Match |
| organic green onions | Onion | Direct Match |
| organic expeller pressed soybean oil | Soybean | Direct Match |
| organic cane sugar | Cane Sugar | Direct Match |
| organic cultured buttermilk powder | Cow’s Milk | Direct Match |
| organic red pepper | Chili Pepper | Direct Match |
| organic garlic | Garlic | Direct Match |
| organic rice concentrate | Rice | Direct Match |
| organic yeast extract | Yeast (Baker’s) | Direct Match |
| organic expeller pressed sunflower oil | Sunflower | Direct Match |
| organic capsicum extract | Capsaicin | Chemical Match |
| organic egg yolk | Egg Yolk | Direct Match |
| organic lemon juice concentrate | Lemon | Direct Match |
| organic pepitas (pumpkin seeds) | Pumpkin | Direct Match |
| organic stone ground yellow corn | Corn | Direct Match |
| trace of lime | Lime | Direct Match |
Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients
The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped to the MRT 176 panel: natural flavors, organic spice. Patients should treat these as potential triggers until MRT testing confirms safety.
LEAP Protocol Guidance
With 18 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: 099482469337
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
Egg yolk is tested independently from egg white on the MRT panel. Some patients react to one but not the other. Common in baked goods, sauces, and enriched pastas.
Lemon is tested as a standalone citrus substance on the MRT panel. It appears in beverages, dressings, marinades, and as a flavoring agent. Distinct from citric acid sensitivity.
Corn derivatives are among the hardest triggers to avoid. Found as corn syrup, cornstarch, modified food starch, dextrose, maltodextrin, and citric acid in thousands of processed products.
What This Means For Your Diet
With 18 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 18 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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