Red Stick Spice Company

Gumbo File Powder

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$6.37 $9.5 In stock

Category: Spices

Gumbo File Powder is a traditional Cajun seasoning made from the dried and powdered leaves of the sassafras tree. Often blended with herbs, Gumbo File Powder is a key ingredient in gumbo, a popular Creole and Cajun dish. Gumbo file has a distinct earthy, slightly spicy flavor and adds a unique texture to the dish. It is often used in combination with other spices like cayenne pepper and paprika. 

Use Gumbo File Powder to flavor and thicken your gumbo. Stir it in your pot of gumbo just prior to serving, or let each guest add it themselves. 

Making Gumbo? Don't forget the Bay Leaves! Be sure to check out our Gumbo Seasoning Blend. 

Ingredients: Ground Sassafras, thyme

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Michael ★★★★★

I used it to thicken my gumbo last night, and the earthy, sassafras flavor really came through. It mixed in smoothly without any clumping, which was a nice surprise.

Sebastian ★★★★★

I've been adding this file powder to my gumbo for the last few batches, and the texture it gives the broth is just right—thick and silky without being gloopy. The blend of herbs really rounds out the traditional Cajun flavor I was missing.

Grace I. ★★★★★

The sassafras aroma hits you the moment you twist the lid off, and it's every bit as earthy and authentic as what my grandmother used to stir into her gumbo. A little goes a long way to thicken and season the pot, and it's been a staple in my kitchen since the first batch.