Moonglow, alternatively termed moonbeam, was a fruit resembling a pear, about the size of a Human hand. It originated from a specific collection of trees located within a particular forest on a minor satellite world situated over a hundred lightyears away from Coruscant. Every attempt to relocate these trees proved unsuccessful.
A specialized, ninety-seven-stage procedure existed to prepare the moonglow, effectively neutralizing the poison, thus rendering it safe for consumption. A cook would need a minimum of two years of instruction under a Master Moonglow Chef before being granted permission to prepare it independently. Eateries opting to offer moonglow were obligated to exhibit their permit, assuring customers that the cooks employed there were proficient in its processing. This rigorous system of permits and education was vital because omitting even a single step, or performing it incorrectly, negated the entire process. Incorrectly prepared moonglow could trigger anything ranging from minor digestive discomfort to a coma filled with hallucinations, ultimately leading to death.
Due to its scarcity and extensive preparation requirements, moonglow commanded a price of one thousand credits for each fruit. Xizor took pride in possessing the financial means to indulge in it whenever he wished. He employed the most esteemed moonglow chef in the galaxy and typically consumed the fruit three to four times monthly.
The small element of risk associated with eating the fruit enhanced its appeal to him.