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Preferisco prodotti biologici.

I prefer organic products.

Pronunciation

bee-o-LOH-jee-chee — five syllables, stress on third. 'biologici' is the plural of 'biologico'.

When to use it

Use in health-conscious restaurants, farm-to-table establishments, or organic food shops. Italy has a growing organic food movement, especially in Tuscany and Umbria.

What it means

'Biologici' is the Italian word for organic (abbreviated 'bio'). EU organic certification uses the green EU organic logo. Italy is one of Europe's largest producers of certified organic products.

Variations

Avete prodotti bio?

Do you have organic products?

'Bio' is the common abbreviated form.

Le verdure sono biologiche?

Are the vegetables organic?

Specific question about vegetables.

Dove acquistate i vostri ingredienti?

Where do you source your ingredients?

Farm-to-table inquiry.

Mini Dialogue

Cliente: Preferisco prodotti biologici. Avete ingredienti bio? Cameriere: Sì, la nostra verdura viene da un'azienda agricola biologica a 10 km da qui. Cliente: E la carne? Cameriere: Il pollo è biologico certificato. Il manzo viene da un allevamento locale.

Client: I prefer organic products. Do you have organic ingredients? Waiter: Yes, our vegetables come from an organic farm 10 km from here. Client: And the meat? Waiter: The chicken is certified organic. The beef comes from a local farm.

Cultural Note

Italy's 'Agriturismo' system — farm-stay restaurants on working farms — often serves entirely organic, locally grown food. These rural restaurants offer some of Italy's most authentic and naturally organic dining experiences.