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Gumbo File Powder

Gumbo File Powder

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Gumbo filé is the powdered, dried leaves of the sassafras tree. This tree is native to the east coast from Maine to Florida and stretches west along the Gulf Coast to Mexico. The Choctaw Indians first used sassafras as a seasoning. When the French Canadians went south to Louisiana, they quickly adapted the Choctaw methods of using sassafras in cooking.

Flavor Profile

This powder made from the dried leaves of the sassafras tree is earthy with woody notes and pairs well with thyme and bay.

How to Use

Essential flavoring and thickening ingredient for gumbo. Can also be used to perk up sauces and gravies. Add after removing dish from the heat, as it can become stringy when cooked.

About The Spice

Gumbo filé powder is the essential flavoring and thickening ingredient of gumbo and can also be used to perk up sauces and gravies. Gumbo file is generally added after the dish has been removed from the heat, but before it cools as it becomes stringy when cooked.

More Information

Gumbo filé powder is the essential flavoring and thickening ingredient of gumbo and can also be used to perk up sauces and gravies. Gumbo filé is generally added after the dish has been removed from the heat, but before it cools as it becomes stringy when cooked.

Dietary Information

Salt-Free

MSG-Free

Nut-Free

Dairy-Free

Gluten-Free

Onion-Free

Garlic-Free

Black Pepper-Free

Corn-Free

Capsicum-Free

Sweetener-Free

Sugar-Free

Sesame-Free

Vegetarian

Vegan