Abstract: A system and method of coating a food product and the product coated by the method is disclosed. The method includes the steps of transporting a food product on a conveyor; applying a first coating to the top and bottom surfaces of the food product while the food product is on the conveyor; and subsequently applying a second coating while the food product is on the conveyor. The first coating can include a plurality of crumbs having a mean particle size of between about 2 mm and about 4 mm and provide a rough texture on the food product. The second coating can include a flour based flavoring and or seasoning.

Abstract: In a first embodiment, the invention is directed to a process for making a variegated nut spread comprising (a) forming an enclosure from a film, b) pumping a nut spread into the enclosure; and (c) before, during, or after step (b), pumping in a separate stream of an inclusion to form a variegated nut spread; and (d) sealing the enclosure to form a container without homogenizing the nut spread and inclusions. The inclusion is generally another food component which is desirably eaten with peanut butter, such as fruit filling variegate, banana, marshmallow filling, chocolate, bacon bits, etc. The invention is also directed to a nut spread, comprising discrete inclusions selected from the group consisting of chocolate syrup, fruit and mixtures thereof. The inclusions in the nut butter of the inventions are discrete so that consumers can experience simultaneously organoleptic properties both of the inclusions and the nut butter.

Abstract: A peanut or other nut spread with reduced levels of adjusted carbohydrates. The spread preferably includes peanuts, added peanut oil, added vegetable protein such as soy protein, and a stabilizer. An high intensity sweetener may also be included.