Naganegi belongs to the lily family. People eat its stem. It contains rich carbohydrate, protein, vitamin and phosphorus, and smells pungent and appetitive. It is one of the fine condiments, and also has a function of sterilization. Naganegi is the most popular vegetable in Japan. It is used in different dishes as seasoning. Shimonita-negi becomes sweeter when it boils. That's why Nabemono is usually put there.