AUTHENTIC NEW ORLEANS FLAVOR: Zatarain's New Orleans Style Gumbo Base is a blend of flavorful spices and vegetables in a dark roux for southern Louisiana gumbo; add seafood, chicken, sausage or ham to this gumbo filé seasoning for a hearty meal PREMIUM INGREDIENTS: This 16-ounce box is made with premium ingredients; the perfect addition to a pantry at home or in a professional kitchen; buy this gumbo base in bulk for a cost-effective option that ensures you always have enough on hand MADE FOR CHEFS: Blended for chefs at home or in professional kitchens, Zatarain's Gumbo Base will deliver an enhanced, savory flavor due to premium-quality sassafras tree leaves while thickening sauces and soups to the ideal consistency VERSATILE: Use Zatarain's Gumbo Base to add flavor to liquid-based recipes other than traditional Southern Louisiana gumbo; use meats such as shrimp, chicken or smoked sausage in the gumbo base to create flavorful soups, chowders and bisques FEEL GOOD GUMBO TASTE: Zatarain's Gumbo Base is a gluten-free and kosher product; every ingredient delivers the authentic flavors of a New Orleans-style gumbo without preparing this base from scratch to help you save time in the kitchen