| 'Sanbokan' | |
|---|---|
Sanbokan - whole and halved
| |
| Species | Citrus sulcata |
| Cultivar | 'Sanbokan' |
| Origin | Japan |
Sanbokan (Citrus sulcata Takahashi, ja:さんぼうかん or 'Sanbokan',[1] ) is a Japanese citrus fruit of the Wakayama prefecture[2] similar to a mandarin orange, easily distinguished by its pronounced basal nipple.
Parentage is unknown. Fruit is moderately juicy and of a good flavor. 'Sanbokan' is late ripening.[3] Its juice is a blend of sweet orange and grapefruit, also it has thick peel.[1]
Researchers at the Yuanpei University said that they have evaluated the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of the 'sanbokan' extracts.[4]
