Is scattering nuts or sweets (like almonds or sugar) among present attendees at a feast considered good practice?

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If the distributor scatters items such as almonds or sugar among those present, there is no disagreement that this is good and not disliked. Evidence for the general permissibility of distributing food comes from the report that the Prophet (PBUH) distributed dates, giving each person seven, including one poor date that was most cherished by the recipient. Furthermore, if the distributor places items before them and permits them to take it without scrambling, it is not disliked.