Whole Foods Market — Vegan Buffalo Chicken Bites
by WHOLE FOODS MARKETMRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
Whole Foods Market 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 highly complex, containing 15 distinct MRT-tested substances. It features a significant grain profile (Wheat, Corn, Millet, Rye, Oat), multiple botanical triggers (Tomato, Onion, Chili Pepper, Black Pepper, Sunflower), and several chemical matches (Capsaicin, Fructose, Cane Sugar). The presence of both direct food matches and chemical derivatives across almost every component of the product makes it unsuitable for Phase 1 or 2 of the LEAP protocol.
Risk Summary
- Risk Classification: High Risk
- MRT Triggers Identified: 15
- Safe Ingredients: 6
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| vital wheat gluten | Wheat | Direct Match |
| nutritional yeast | Yeast (Baker’s) | Direct Match |
| organic whole wheat berries | Wheat | Direct Match |
| wheat gluten | Wheat | Direct Match |
| unsulphured molasses | Cane Sugar | Direct Match |
| cultured wheat | Wheat | Direct Match |
| organic cracked wheat | Wheat | Direct Match |
| organic cornmeal | Corn | Direct Match |
| organic millet | Millet | Direct Match |
| yeast | Yeast (Baker’s) | Direct Match |
| organic rye | Rye | Direct Match |
| organic sunflower seeds | Sunflower | Direct Match |
| organic oats | Oat | Direct Match |
| sunflower lecithin | Sunflower | Direct Match |
| soy oil | Soybean | Direct Match |
| onion powder | Onion | Direct Match |
| black pepper | Black Pepper | Direct Match |
| tomato paste | Tomato | Direct Match |
| aged red cayenne peppers | Chili Pepper | Direct Match |
| aged red cayenne peppers | Capsaicin | Chemical Match |
| corn syrup | Corn | Direct Match |
| corn syrup | Fructose | Chemical Match |
| onion | Onion | Direct Match |
LEAP Protocol Guidance
With 15 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: 63910500059
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fructose is tested independently from cane sugar on the MRT panel. Found as high-fructose corn syrup, agave nectar, and crystalline fructose. MRT tests inflammatory mediator response, not malabsorption.
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.
What This Means For Your Diet
With 15 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 15 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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