Matta Rice

Grain: Short-medium, red-brown with bran layer
Origin: Palakkad, Kerala (GI Tagged — Palakkadan Matta)
Highly nutritious. Earthy flavour. Kerala’s iconic rice.
▪ Parboiled Standard — Broken 5%, Moisture ≤14%, Red-brown colour → $500–$650/MT ($0.50–$0.65/kg)
▪ Raw Matta — Broken 5%, Moisture ≤14% → $480–$600/MT
▪ Organic Palakkadan Matta — GI certified, Unpolished → $800–$1,200/MT
Key specs: Grain 4.5–5mm; Red bran layer retained; High fibre & iron; GI Tagged (Palakkadan Matta); Rich in Vitamin B; Grown in black cotton soil of Palakkad