sassafras
[ SAS-uh-fras ]
The leaves of the native North American sassafras (albidum or variifolium) tree, which are dried and used to make
FILÉ POWDER and sassafras tea. The root bark is used as a flavoring agent in
ROOT BEER.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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