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File Powder

File Powder

1/2 cup glass jar (1.6 oz net wt)

SKU:100171 001
Price: $6.63

4 oz bag

SKU:100171 005
Price: $4.75

1 lb bulk bag

SKU:100171 007
Price: $9.31

5 lb bulk bag

SKU:100171 008
Price: $40.50

25 lb bulk box

SKU:100171 010
Price: $168.74

40 lb bulk box

SKU:100171 011
Price: $252.44

Description

File Powder, File Gumbo, File Spice and Gumbo File Powder, a staple in the pantry of most Southern kitchens where it originated in the 18th century as a thickener for stews and specifically gumbos.

Dried sassafras leaves are ground to a dense powder and added at the very end of cooking when the pot has been removed from the heat.  Stir and let the File Powder season and thicken the dish for about 5 minutes before serving.  Overheating the File Powder will cause the dish to become stringy with a gummy and sticky consistency.

Most commonly used in gumbos, File Powder can also be used to season shrimp, scallops or other seafood and rice.

Looking for a good Gumbo recipe?  Try our Chicken and Sausage Gumbo.

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# of Ratings: 6
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1. on 7/6/2017, said:
Fresh, and delicious. Spices Inc never disappoints.
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2. on 4/7/2017, said:
I make gumbo professionally and needed a wholesale supplier of gumbo file. I ordered a 5# bag at first to check the quality and I was more then impressed with the quality and price. I am very comfortable buying much larger quantities in the future. Thank you!!!
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3. on 6/3/2011, said:
I made gumbo for the first time to fit a weight loss plan...no sugar, salt, etc...and this really brought the flavor home. I modified the seafood gumbo recipe on this site, added some tomato powder, cayenne and a few other spices too. Excellent..even my salt hound husband loved it!
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4. on 3/23/2011, said:
Loved it in my gumbo!
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5. on 10/7/2010, said:
As advertised. Very fresh.
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