Demma (food)

Demma is an unidentified Orion food. It is the subject of rumour, innuendo and folklore about its source and its effect on those who eat it. It seems to be an aphrodisiac or fertility enhancer.

When Kirk was a Lieutenant about the USS Farragut (NCC-1647), the galley's refrigeration units had malfunctioned and they were forced to trade for food. However, they could only get several tons of Orion demma. By the time they arrived at Starbase 7, the sick bay had run out fertility control ampules. (TOS novel: Dreams Of The Raven)