The name 'Wasanbon' is originated from 'Togi' to knead sugar on the tray about three times, but these days they often perform 'Togi' and 'Oshibune' five times or more to make the product white.
盆の上で砂糖を三度ほど「研ぐ」ことが「和三盆」の名の由来になっているが、最近では製品の白さを求めて5回以上「研ぎ」と「押し舟」を行うことが多い。