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Zaanse Mayonnaise – A Dutch Classic, Now Worldwide

Van Wijngaarden B.V. is a Dutch family business and the maker of Zaanse Mayonnaise — a rich, creamy classic made with our original 1959 recipe. For four generations, we’ve combined tradition with innovation, staying true to our roots while embracing sustainability, ethical sourcing, and modern production. Our mayonnaise reaches far beyond the Zaan region and the Netherlands. From neighboring countries to the Spanish Costas and even Africa — Zaanse Mayonnaise can be found on international shelves, in kitchens, and at restaurants abroad. Loved by Dutch expats, international foodies, and holidaymakers alike, Zaanse Mayonnaise is the taste of home for many — rich, creamy, and unmistakably authentic.

International Distribution
From our factory in the Zaan region, we craft real mayonnaise with the finest natural ingredients — and now, thanks to our partnership with NGM International, Zaanse Mayonnaise is reaching fans around the world. Zaanse mayonnaise is exclusively represented and distributed outside the Benelux by our partner company, NGM International. They showcase Van Wijngaarden products at leading international food trade fairs and manage export distribution across a growing number of countries. 

About us

The mayonnaise makers

The company behind Zaanse Mayonnaise is Van Wijngaarden B.V., a proud Dutch family business founded in 1929. We began by bottling and trading vegetable oil for everyday use in Dutch households. In the 1950s, we took the next step and started making mayonnaise — and we’ve never looked back.
We are proud of our rich history and the strong family values that still define Van Wijngaarden today. For four generations, we have been crafting real mayonnaise using our original recipe and only the finest natural ingredients.
What sets us apart? The unmistakably rich, creamy taste of authentic Zaanse Mayonnaise — a flavor like no other. As true mayonnaise professionals, we know everything there is to know about mayonnaise and its many possibilities.

Our Story

Proud mayonnaise makers from the Zaan region

Van Wijngaarden’s journey began in 1929, when our founder—known lovingly as “Grandpa”—launched a small oil business from his backyard in the Dutch Zaan region. With help from his sons, the family built a company rooted in quality and tradition.
In 1959, we began crafting mayonnaise—not just any mayonnaise, but one with an exceptionally high oil content (80%) and a unique blend of mustard, vinegar, and spices. The result: a rich, creamy taste with a refreshing tang that has remained unchanged for over 60 years.
Now in its fourth generation, Van Wijngaarden continues to innovate while honoring its roots. Our modern factory in Wormerveer (NL) uses cutting-edge technology, yet the heart of our brand—authentic Zaanse Mayonnaise—stays the same.
To share our passion with the world, we’ve partnered with NGM International to expand beyond the Benelux. While Van Wijngaarden remains focused on the Zaanse brand in our home region, NGM now brings our beloved mayonnaise to international tables.

Our Way of Doing Business

Authentic Recipe, Forward-Thinking Vision

At Van Wijngaarden, we stay true to our roots while embracing the future. Our Zaanse Mayonnaise is made using the same authentic recipe since day one, but our business practices are anything but old-fashioned. We’re deeply committed to sustainability, ethical sourcing, and social responsibility—because great taste should never come at the cost of people, animals, or the planet.
We invest in innovation, producing new and delicious products with minimal environmental impact. Our factory is modern and efficient, our ingredients responsibly sourced, and our range is expanding with vegan and low-sodium options. As a proud family business, we also invest in people—training the next generation through our own programs and supporting local education initiatives like the Food Process Technology Campus.
Zaanse Mayonnaise: authentic, responsible, and made to be enjoyed—with a clear conscience.

The Trusted, Original Taste

Real Mayonnaise, Pure Enjoyment

With an oil content of nearly 80%, we proudly call Zaanse Mayonnaise the one and only real mayonnaise. And rightly so. We’re proud of this rich, authentic product. The perfect blend of egg yolk, mustard, vinegar, and carefully selected herbs creates the familiar full-bodied flavor Zaanse Mayonnaise is known for. Thanks to this pure, balanced recipe, there’s no need for thickeners, stabilizers, or added salt. Just real mayonnaise — made with love and dedication — for pure enjoyment. Zaanse Mayonnaise is available in our iconic tube, as well as in jars and two sizes of squeeze bottles. So there’s a perfect option for every moment and every gathering.

The Icon

Our Tube

Our mayonnaise tube has been a household essential in the Netherlands since 1950. While the design has evolved over time, its signature look—complete with the red cap—still stands strong. Check out this animation to see how the tube has changed through the years and how it helped shape the design of our latest packaging line.

Zaanse Mayonnaise

Essential in Every Professional Kitchen

On a plate of food, we don’t steal the spotlight—that’s reserved for your culinary creations. But when our mayonnaise is missing, it’s the first thing people notice. We’re the finishing touch that brings it all together. There’s only one real choice: Zaanse mayonnaise. As close to homemade as it gets.

We offer a complete range of mayonnaises and sauces designed for professional kitchens. Your choice for Zaanse means choosing the original, flavour-rich recipe that’s been trusted for generations and is still proudly owned by the Van Wijngaarden family. The full-bodied taste comes from pure, natural ingredients, a high oil content, real egg yolks, and a perfectly balanced blend of spices.

True to tradition, but ready for today—we also offer Zaanse Veganaise: a deliciously creamy, vegan, allergen-free alternative to mayonnaise, perfect as a base for a wide variety of sauces.

Zaanse Mayonnaises and Sauces

A Complete Range for Professionals

There’s plenty of choice on the shelf, but with Zaanse, you get premium quality at a fair price. Van Wijngaarden delivers a broad range of top-quality products tailored for the foodservice industry. From 10-litre buckets to convenient squeeze bottles and our iconic mini tube, we offer mayonnaises and sauces that help you serve the quality your guests expect. And with our complete product range, partnering with us also makes strong commercial sense.

A Must-Have on Every Chef’s Bucket List

The Trusted 10L Bucket

The essential for any kitchen: a 10L bucket of authentic Zaanse Mayonnaise. Also an absolute must-have on the counter of snack bars, food trucks, or fish stalls. For the health-conscious customer, we now offer the surprisingly flavorful allergen-free Veganaise, which also works as a perfect base sauce for an allergen-free menu.
Our 10L buckets are available in the following flavours:Tomato ketchup, curry ketchup, allergen-free veganaise, fries sauce, base sauce, and original Zaanse Mayonnaise.

Authentic Taste

Perfectly Mini

In addition to our well-known sachets, we now offer our mayonnaise and ketchup in our iconic tube, but in a mini size of 30ml. Mini tubes full of flavour, because the experience makes all the difference.
Available in the flavours:Original Zaanse Mayonnaise and Tomato Ketchup.