sandwich spreads

Mayo, mustard, etc.

Sandwich spreads are soft, spreadable foods applied to bread as a base layer or filling—mayonnaise, mustard, butter, peanut butter, hummus, and the like.

The term also covers prepared mixtures meant for spreading: ham spread, egg salad spread, pimento cheese spread.

A good spread adds moisture, flavor, or both.

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jam · romesco · olive tapenade · mayonnaise · guacamole · butter · harissa · Nutella · tuna salad · tzatziki · baba ghanoush · hummus · chicken salad · deli counter · tahini · cream cheese · whipped butter · egg salad

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sandwich component type

sandwich spreadssandwich fillings

Ingredients layered between bread

cold cuts · lettuce · deli meats · sandwich bread · pickles

food texture/application

sandwich spreadswhole foods

Unrefined, unprocessed edibles

dry ingredients

food application method

sandwich spreadsdry rubs

Waterless seasoning mixtures

dipping sauces · marinades · glazes · sprinkles · seasonings

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G