Sanbokan (''Citrus sulcata'' Takahashi,
:ja:さんぼうかん 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. 'Sanbokan' is late ripening. Its juice is a blend of
sweet orange and
grapefruit
The grapefruit (''Citrus'' × ''paradisi'') is a subtropical citrus tree known for its relatively large, sour to semi-sweet, somewhat bitter fruit. The interior flesh is segmented and varies in color from pale yellow to dark pink.
Grapefruit is ...
, also it has thick peel.
Medicinal
Researchers at the
Yuanpei University said that they have evaluated the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of the 'sanbokan' extracts.
References
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