What Is a Bread Spread?

A bread spread is any spreadable food product applied to bread, crackers, toast, or similar bases to add flavor, moisture, and texture. Common examples include:

• Butter, margarine, or plant-based spreads
• Jams, jellies, marmalades, fruit preserves
• Honey, maple syrup, chocolate-hazelnut spread
• Cream cheese, cottage cheese, ricotta
• Peanut butter, almond butter, other nut/seed butters
• Hummus, bean dips, tahini
• Savory spreads like pâté, tapenade, or vegemite

Bread spreads are a staple of breakfast, snacks, and light meals worldwide.