Sassafras Leaf Powder

Sassafras Leaf Powder is a traditional Cajun/Creole seasoning and thickener made from dried, ground sassafras leaves (commonly called filé) used to flavor and thicken gumbo and other soups. It is valued for its warm, slightly lemony-woody flavor and is typically added near the end of cooking. Nutritionally, filé is notable as a concentrated source of vitamin K (1000µg per 100g) and also provides substantial dietary fiber along with minerals such as iron and manganese when considered on a per-100g basis; in practice it is used in small amounts so its contribution to a whole meal is modest. From a health perspective, filé brings fiber and minerals plus traditional antioxidant compounds found in herbs; because it is used as a seasoning/thickener rather than a staple, its nutritional impact is most relevant in the context of the whole dish (and its very high vitamin K content can be important for people on certain blood-thinning medications).Read more

Vegan · Lactose free · Gluten free · Unprocessed · ~20.00€/100g