It is less smelly and is crisp, and widely used for dishes dressed with various kinds of sauces, a one-pot dish cooked at the table, salad, soup, and cooked food.
臭みの無い淡白な味わいとシャキシャキした歯ざわりが特徴で、和える、鍋料理、サラダ、汁物、煮るなどにひろく用いられる。