Abstract: A method is described for the preparation of a spread containing lactoprotein and/or vegetable protein and thickener, wherein, using a fat composition and a first aqueous composition as starting materials, the starting emulsion is first formed in a state in which the fat composition is entirely molten and a separately formed warm, thickener-containing, second aqueous composition is then emulsified in the starting emulsion at a temperature between 40.degree. and 70.degree. C. to form a final emulsion.