Looking for an organic shop in Vienna? Organic food is trendy, healthy, and environmentally friendly; that is why we are providing a list of organic shopping addresses in Vienna below. But what exactly is organic food?
Organic food is food that comes from organic farming. The term "organic food" has been legally defined by the EU. For vegetables to be allowed to call themselves "organic," they must
- come from organically controlled cultivation
- must not be genetically modified and must
- have been grown without the addition of pesticides, artificial fertilizers, or sewage sludge
Animal-based organic products must meet the following requirements:
- species-appropriate husbandry according to the EC Organic Regulation
- no treatment with antibiotics and growth hormones
Organic products are not ionized by radiation and also contain fewer additives than other foods.
Looking for an organic food store in Vienna? Organic shopping addresses in Vienna
Interest in organic products in Austria is constantly rising. The most frequently purchased items are dairy products, potatoes, and eggs. Organic products are now available not only at the market. Organic supermarkets offer a large selection of organic food; from organic apples to organic drinks, everything the "organic heart" desires is available.
Below is a list of some recommended organic shops in Vienna. Anyone who wants to learn more about organic food can either look it up on the internet or read one of the many books on the subjectBuy organic food at Amazon.
Organic shop Naturkost Liola in Vienna 1200
The Organic shop Naturkost Liola in 1200 Vienna offers sourdough bread and pastries, (raw) dairy products, cheese, eggs, fish, and meat, fresh and on order! Many items for refilling and bulk purchase! Basics for cooking and baking, wooden brushes, and fragrant items for body and room! Organic lunch and breakfast from Monday to Saturday. High-quality Prem fresh coffee, lovingly prepared organic cake variations, and homemade organic ice cream in summer.
Naturkost Liola in 1200 Vienna
- Address: Karl-Meissl-StraĂźe 6, 1200 Vienna
- Opening hours: Mon. – Fri.: from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Sat.: from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Web: naturkostliola.at
Naturkost Spittelberg – Organic shop in 1070 Vienna
Naturkost Spittelberg offers regional products directly from the farmer. They offer fresh fruit and vegetables, bread, dairy products, and also natural beauty products. Especially practical: delivery service and online shop.
Naturkost Spittelberg in 1070 Vienna
- Address: Spittelberggasse 24, 1070 Vienna
- Opening hours: Mon. – Fri.: from 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM, Sat.: from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Web: naturkost-spittelberg.at
Biomarkt Maran Vienna – Organic shop with branches throughout the city
In the various branches spread throughout Vienna, you can find regional, Austrian products. Fruit and vegetables, dairy products, baked goods, as well as sausage and meat; the Maran organic markets in Vienna offer organic food and useful household goods. Some markets even have a bistro where delicious organic dishes are offered.
Biomarkt Maran in 1020 Vienna, Taborstrasse
- Address: TaborstraĂźe 10, 1020 Vienna
- Opening hours: Mon. – Fri. from 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM & Sat. from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Biomarkt Maran in 1070 Vienna, KaiserstraĂźe
- Address: KaiserstraĂźe 57-59, 1070 Vienna
- Opening hours: Mon. – Thu. from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Fri. from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM & Sat. from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
The addresses of all Biomarkt Maran branches in Vienna as well as further information can be found on the websitebiomarkt.co.at.
How do you recognize organic food?
"Organic" stands for healthy, high-quality food that convinces with excellent taste, comes from organic farming, and is subject to strict control. Organic food can be easily recognized in stores if you know what to look for.
For one thing, organic products must be labeled with the EU organic logo, which guarantees that the food was produced according to the guidelines of the EU regulations. On the other hand, you can recognize whether a product is organic or not by the so-called "control body code". The control body code "AT-BIO-401", for example, reveals the following information.
AT = Austria
BIO = biological
3 = country code for Lower Austria
4 = country code for Upper Austria
5 = country code for Salzburg
7 = country code for Tyrol
9 = country code for Vienna
01 = number of the control body in the respective federal state
- Austria Bio Garantie GmbH – AT-BIO-301
- BIOS – Biokontrollservice Österreich – AT-BIO-401
- LACON GmbH – AT-BIO-402
- Salzburger Landwirtschaftliche Kontrolle GesmbH – AT-BIO-501
- Kontrollservice BIKO Tirol – AT-BIO-701
- SGS Austria Controll-Co. GesmbH – AT-BIO-902
Source: bio-austria.at (19.09.2011)
We hope to have helped you with our list of organic shops in Vienna. Have you had experiences with the mentioned organic shops in Vienna or do you know of other recommended organic shops in Vienna that are missing from our list? Please leave a comment. We wish you happy shopping at the organic shop :).
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