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.