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Gumbo Filé Powder

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Flavoring and thickening powder your favorite gumbo recipe. Filé powder can also season and thicken sauces and gravies. Be careful to only use gumbo filé after your dish has been removed from heat for proper thickening, as you run the risk of it becoming stringy once cooked. Made from powdered, dried leaves of the sassafras tree.


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Gumbo Filé Powder Q&A

What is gumbo filé powder?

Gumbo filé is a flavoring and thickening powder made from ground, dried sassafras leaves.

How much filé powder should you use in gumbo?

You typically only need to use a tablespoon or 2 of filé gumbo powder when thickening your gumbo.

How do you thicken your gumbo?

You can thicken your gumbo by removing your gumbo off the heat, and adding a bit of filé powder while your gumbo is cooling and stir.


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