During the Imperial Era, Wookiees were often given blosphi extract, a type of foodstuff, as part of their rations. While it supplied adequate sustenance, its taste was generally disliked by them. Conversely, various other species, notably Dashades, considered it a desirable treat.
When Grand Admiral Balanhai Savit absconded from the Kurost transfer point with starships containing parts essential to Project Stardust, a significant quantity of blosphi extract was present. Savit had employed a criminal organization headed by two Dashades, Maliss and Sorath, tasking them with seizing the stolen vessels and extracting crucial elements; Grand Admiral Thrawn posited that the Dashades' compensation from him consisted of blosphi extract.