What is file powder? Filé powder is the term used for ground sassafras root. The root and leaves of the sassafras tree were used by Native Choctaw Indians before also being incorporated as part of the motley blend that is Creole cooking.
The flavor is similar to root beer (the flavor of which comes from sassafras root) and has woodsy, rosemary-like notes to it. Sassafras powder is often used as a thickener more than a flavoring agent. This is particularly true for gumbo, a traditional Creole dish. When in season, okra is used to thicken gumbo and filé powder is used when it isn’t.
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<p>The flavor is similar to root beer (the flavor of which comes from sassafras root) and has woodsy, rosemary-like notes to it. Sassafras powder is often used as a thickener more than a flavoring agent. This is particularly true for gumbo, a traditional Creole dish. When in season, okra is used to thicken gumbo and filé powder is used when it isn’t.</p>SpiceJungle434.81262Gumbo Filé Powder - 1 oz.6.636.630000https://www.spicejungle.com/pub/media/catalog/product/g/u/gumbofileseasoning.jpg842432117464InStock1 oz.1263Gumbo Filé Powder - 4 oz.11.2811.280000https://www.spicejungle.com/pub/media/catalog/product/g/u/gumbofileseasoning_1.jpg842432117471InStock4 oz.2558Gumbo Filé Powder - 16 oz.27.5927.590000https://www.spicejungle.com/pub/media/catalog/product/g/u/gumbofileseasoning_1_1.jpg842432117488InStock1 lb.2559Gumbo Filé Powder - 5 lb. Bulk98.598.500000https://www.spicejungle.com/pub/media/catalog/product/g/u/gumbofileseasoning_1_1_1.jpg842432117495InStock5 lb.2560Gumbo Filé Powder - 10 lb. Bulk177.37177.370000https://www.spicejungle.com/pub/media/catalog/product/g/u/gumbofileseasoning_1_1_1_1.jpg842432117501InStock10 lb.2561Gumbo Filé Powder - 25 lb. Bulk400.86400.860000https://www.spicejungle.com/pub/media/catalog/product/g/u/gumbofileseasoning_1_1_1_1_1.jpg842432117518InStock25 lb.Sassafras leaves and thyme.Gumbo file powder is the perfect blend of spices if you are looking to enhance flavor and introduce a thickening agent to your favorite gumbo recipe!Just prior to serving and immediately after the dish is removed from heat, stir in gumbo file powder for fantastic flavor.PowderAmerican, Cajun, Creole2 yearsStore in a cool, dry place.None Specified
