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Citrus sulcata
Also called Sour Orange, Seville Orange, Bitter Orange, Bigarade, Guntur Sour Orange, Kichili, King Orange
Sanbokan (Citrus sulcata) is a Japanese citrus fruit from Wakayama prefecture, similar to a mandarin with a distinctive basal nipple. It is grown as a fruiting tree in warm, sunny climates and needs full sun and well-drained soil to fruit well.
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, also it has thick peel.
Researchers at the Yuanpei University said that they have evaluated the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of the 'sanbokan' extracts.
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