Nowadays, a multitude of products is available in the shops that serve as spreads for use on bread, e.g. butter, margarine, fresh cheese, and mayonnaise, depending on the regional preferences. These products share the fact that they are spreadable, stick to bread without making it really soggy, and help to lubricate bread during swallowing. Historically, the range of products has always been much more confined. Butter is the most traditional bread spread, but fresh cheese has served this purpose for a long time as well.
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