Are all your products organic?
'Biologici' — stress on 'bio-LÒ-gi-ci'. Five syllables. Masculine plural of 'biologico'.
Ask when you are committed to buying organic products and want to understand the bakery's sourcing. Organic bakeries are increasingly common in Italian cities.
'Biologici' = organic (EU certified). Italian organic certification requires the 'euro-leaf' logo. In bread, 'biologico' means the flour, any added fats, and other ingredients are all organically grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilisers.
La farina è biologica?
Is the flour organic?
Ask specifically about the flour — the main ingredient
Da dove venite le farine?
Where does the flour come from?
Ask about provenance and origin
Usate farine locali?
Do you use local flours?
Ask about locally-milled flour — increasingly popular in artisan bakeries
Italy's organic food market ('biologico') is one of Europe's largest and fastest growing. In cities like Milan, Rome, and Bologna, dedicated organic bakeries ('panifici biologici') have developed loyal followings. Many source ancient grain varieties like Senatore Cappelli or Khorasan (Kamut) wheat.