In the Star Wars universe, spice is a catch-all term for a number of illegal substances, which are particulate narcotics valued by the underworld market. Spice is a mineral ore mined on various planets throughout the galaxy, and it has several purposes, including medicinal, but it is most often used to make highly addictive, dangerous, and illegal drugs. The most common variety mentioned throughout the Star Wars canon is "sansanna spice," usually a rusty, red-orange powder that looks quite similar to cinnamon. Heavy spice users often have stained fingers and faces. The mines of Kessel are a primary supplier of spice, and they are known for producing Glitterstim spice, which is actually webbing of eerie energy spiders that live in the mines. Ryloth produces Ryll spice, which can be used to drastically enhance bacta potency. Spice is almost always a product of slave labor, valued by deadly cartels. The Pyke Syndicate benefits from the lucrative and illegal trade of spice, a golden orange powder sought after in the underworld.