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Sanboken

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Species
  
Citrus sulcata

Origin
  
Japan

Cultivar
  
'Sanboken'

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Similar
  
Komikan, Florentine citron, Mandora, Melogold, Bizzaria

Sanboken (Citrus sulcata Takahashi, ja:サンボウカン or 'Sanbokan', ) is a Japanese citrus fruit of the Wakayama prefecture similar to a mandarin orange, easily distinguished by its pronounced basal nipple.

Parentage is unknown. Fruit is moderately juicy and of a good flavor. 'Sanboken' is late ripening. Its juice is a blend of sweet orange and grapefruit, also it has thick peel.

Medicinal

Researchers at the Yuanpei University said that they have evaluated the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of the 'sanboken' extracts.

References

Sanboken Wikipedia