Gumbo File Powder - Sheffield Spice & Tea Co

September 27,2024

What Is File Powder?

A signature ingredient in gumbo and other Creole dishes, file powder, or Gumbo Filé, is used for its delicate but distinct flavor and thickening

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File Gumbo Powder – Summit Spice & Tea Company

, We crafted our Salt-Free, Creole Seasoning from traditional Creole spices and herbs with just enough spicy heat to bring you a seasoning with

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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.