Bloat eel, a highly sought-after culinary treasure, demanded meticulous preparation. Failure to remove its skin while the creature was still living risked the transfer of its inherent poison into the meat. Given the potentially fatal nature of bloat eel toxin, formal events featuring this dish were always supported by medtechs prepared to deliver counteracting agents. Notably, both Hego Damask and Palpatine were present at formal gatherings where this dish was offered.