Cheese! Edammer cheese as well as Beemster cheese have their origin here, and the whole Waterland area has a historic focus on dairy products.
Duivekater, a specific kind of bread with a taste of lemonzest and milk, that has long been baked for holidays in this region.
As far as typical local Zaanstreek products go, you'll actually find them in any large supermarket. The Zaanstreek was sometimes called "the pantry of the Netherlands", as lots of famous Dutch brands and products originate in this industrial area. Many of the local mills produced flour, and although it is now rather a factory process, the majority of Dutch flour still comes from this region. Verkade, the main Dutch brand for bisquites and chocolate, famously has its factories here. Albert Heijn, the largest supermarket chain in the country, was founded here as well. In short: a good excuse for a taste of nice Verkade cookies or chocolate!
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