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Sanbokan (Triple Bell Citrus)
さんぼうかん (Sanbōkan)
Also known as: Sanbokan, Triple bell citrus, Citrus sulcata, 三宝柑
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | さんぼうかん |
| Common Japanese notations | さんぼうかん, 三宝柑 |
| Origin | Sanbokan citrus (Citrus sulcata); native to Wakayama Arida; principal production region Wakayama; very small-volume specialty |
| Typical functions | Premium kaiseki citrus, Hollow-rind cuisine presentation (sanbokan-tsutsumi) |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard agricultural product labeling. Wakayama specialty. Not a designated allergen. |
Sanbokan (さんぼうかん / 三宝柑) is a Wakayama specialty citrus with distinctive shape (described as resembling a triple-bell offering tray). The OEM positioning is exclusively premium kaiseki specialty: as the hollow rind serves as a vessel for kaiseki cuisine presentations (sanbokan-tsutsumi).
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- Fresh sanbokan (limited regional supply)
What it is
Citrus sulcata native to Wakayama Arida area.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Kaiseki presentation vessel.
Premium citrus retail.
For OEM: kaiseki and traditional Japanese cuisine specialty.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Wakayama specialty. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Niche specialty positioning. |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche specialty positioning. |
| China | Niche specialty positioning. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — さんぼうかん
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.