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
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