Basa root flour represented a unique baking ingredient, characterized by its distinctive orange color. During a culinary contest hosted within Maz Kanata's castle on the planet of Takodana, aimed at discovering a new sous-chef for the establishment, Jom Jarusch, a hybrid of Mon Calamari and Quarren descent, incorporated basa root flour into the foundation of a zesty fruit tart. This occurred during the initial breakfast-themed challenge. Upon witnessing Jarusch's utilization of the flour, Strono Tuggs, the castle's executive chef, expressed a lack of enthusiasm, deeming the flour's inclusion unremarkable. However, the competitor managed the ingredient skillfully, ultimately yielding a surprisingly delicious outcome. This outcome delighted Tuggs upon tasting it, thereby securing Jarusch's continued participation in the competition.
The initial introduction of basa root flour occurred in the short story titled "A Recipe for Death." This story was authored by Landry Q. Walker and featured in the Tales from a Galaxy Far, Far Away: Aliens: Volume I anthology, which was made available in 2016.