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.Sanbokan by the Citrus Variety Collection website 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 'sanbokan' extracts.

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Learn2Grow CITRUS sulcata article