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A dispenser for spreadable foodstuffs and other spreadable non-food substances allowing for spreading without the need for additional utensils not a part of the packaging is disclosed. The dispenser may rapidly switch between different disposable cartridges and is designed for an extended useful lif

A dispenser for spreadable foodstuffs and other spreadable non-food substances allowing for spreading without the need for additional utensils not a part of the packaging is disclosed. The dispenser may rapidly switch between different disposable cartridges and is designed for an extended useful lifetime.

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1. A dispensing system comprising: a replaceable cartridge combining an applicator and a container, the applicator being knife-like and having at least one opening, wherein the replaceable cartridge contains a foodstuff or a non-food substance and the applicator receives the foodstuff or the non-foo

1. A dispensing system comprising: a replaceable cartridge combining an applicator and a container, the applicator being knife-like and having at least one opening, wherein the replaceable cartridge contains a foodstuff or a non-food substance and the applicator receives the foodstuff or the non-food substance through the at least one opening;wherein the replaceable cartridge is disposable upon use of all or most of the foodstuff or the non-food stuff substance inside;a tube located in the replaceable cartridge along the longitudinal axis of the replaceable cartridge,a screw-spindle located within the tube, the screw-spindle arranged along the longitudinal axis, the screw-spindle attached to a plunger member located within the replaceable cartridge, wherein rotation of the screw-spindle results in movement of the plunger member along the longitudinal axis of the replaceable cartridge;wherein the replaceable cartridge is removably attached to a dispenser, the dispenser comprising an electric motor capable of engaging the screw-spindle;wherein movement of the plunger member along the longitudinal axis dispenses the foodstuff or the non-food substance from the container through the at least one opening of the applicator;a rechargeable battery connected to the electric motor; anda wheel located at one end of the dispenser such that it is accessible to a user. 2. The dispensing system of claim 1, wherein the applicator comprises built-in bristles or a brush. 3. The system of claim 1, further comprising a button located on the replaceable cartridge and connected to the screw-spindle. 4. The system of claim 1, wherein the replaceable cartridge is removably attached to the dispenser by a latch and spring or twist and lock mechanism. 5. The system of claim 1, wherein the number of openings of the applicator is based on at least one characteristic of the foodstuff or non-food substance. 6. The system of claim 1, wherein the applicator is directly attached to the replaceable cartridge. 7. A method of dispensing foodstuffs and non-food substances from a dispenser, comprising: attaching a replaceable cartridge to a dispenser, the replaceable cartridge containing a foodstuff or non-food substance;rotating a screw-spindle located within a tube located within the replaceable cartridge and arranged along the longitudinal axis of the replaceable cartridge using an electric motor located within the dispenser and connected to a rechargeable battery, wherein rotating the screw-spindle moves a plunger member located within the replaceable cartridge;depositing the foodstuff or non-food substance onto an applicator permanently attached to the replaceable cartridge, wherein the applicator is knife-like and has at least opening for passing the foodstuff or non-food substance from the replaceable cartridge and onto the applicator;spreading the foodstuff or non-food substance on a surface; anddisposing of the replaceable cartridge upon use of all or most of the foodstuff or the non-food stuff substance inside. 8. The method of claim 7, further comprising selecting the size of the at least one opening to accommodate the viscosity of the foodstuff or non-food substance. 9. The method of claim 8, further comprising activating a button to activate the electric motor. 10. The method of claim 7, further comprising preloading the applicator with the foodstuff prior to spreading the foodstuff or non-food substance on a surface. 11. The method of claim 7, further comprising selecting the quantity of the at least one opening to accommodate the viscosity of the foodstuff or non-food substance. 12. The method of claim 7, with the proviso that the method does not comprise spreading the foodstuffs or non-food substance with utensils that are not attached to the replaceable cartridge. 13. The method of claim 7, further comprising attaching the replaceable cartridge to the dispenser by a latch and spring or twist and lock mechanism.