File Powder (Gumbo File): All About It - Chili Pepper Madness
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Product Description
File powder is a seasoning made from the powdered leaves of the sassafras tree used as a thickener for soups, sauces, stews, especially gumbo. Learn more.
File powder smells like eucalyptus or Juicy Fruit gum, and has a distinctive root beer flavor. The earthy taste of file powder is similar to thyme
Gumbo Filé, Powder
October is Gumbo Season
Creole Gumbo File Powder, sometimes spelled filé powder, and pronounced FEE-lay/fih-LAY, is a thickening powder and seasoning used in Creole and Cajun