I used to use Gumbo File as a thickening agent before Atkins. I stopped because I cannot determine the amount of carbs it has. I have to assume it is pretty low, but if I don't know for sure, I don't eat it. I searched around the Internet and didn't find any usable information. The only things I found showed zero carbs, but the serving size was too small to be significant.

It's a good thickener and has an interestnig flavor. I'd like to be able to use it again. Can anyone figure out what the real carb count is for this stuff? Thanks!

I asked at the grocery store today and they didnt know...hmm, interesting.

Is there any information on the label to help you get in touch with the manufacturer?

I imagine that you could still use it without worry since it's only the dried and ground leaves of sassafras.

I did find something interesting about it from this website:

http://www.formulamaster.com/research.htm#sassafras

Sassafras

Sassafras stimulates the action of the liver to clear toxins from the system, making a good tonic especially after childbirth. It has been used as a pain reliever and also to treat venereal diseases. The Indians used an infusion of Sassafras roots to bring down a fever. Sassafras and Burdock are excellent as an appetite-control hormone tonic.

Karen