Gumbo File

Add a dash of authenticity to your Southern culinary creations with our Gumbo File. Made from the dried and ground leaves of the sassafras tree, this staple ingredient in traditional Cajun and Creole cuisine is your ticket to creating genuine Louisiana-style dishes in your kitchen. Our Gumbo File is not just a thickening agent but a flavor enhancer as well, delivering a unique mildly sweet and savory profile, with notes of eucalyptus and a hint of lemony zest. It's perfect for gumbos, of course, but also great in jambalaya, etouffee, and even savory meat or poultry marinades. Using our Gumbo File, you can attain the perfect, silky texture in your gumbo and other stews without the need for additional thickeners. Simply stir it into your dish just before serving and watch as it lends a velvety, luxurious consistency to your meal. We ensure that our Gumbo File is carefully harvested, dried, and ground to retain its maximum flavor potency and freshness. It is 100% natural, with no added pr