Double Horse Long Grain Matta Rice

Description

Kerala Matta rice (also known as Rosematta rice, Palakkadan Matta rice, Kerala Red rice, or Red parboiled rice) is an indigenous variety of rice grown in the Palakkad district of Kerala, India. It is known for its coarseness and health benefits. It is popular in Kerala and coastal Karnataka in India and Sri Lanka where it is used on a regular basis for idlies, appams and plain rice. Red matta rice is different from brown rice. The grains are yellowish pink (from being parboiled) with reddish outer layers. Rose matta rice maintains its pink hue as well as its flavor on cooking. Like all brown or parboiled rice, red matta has a lengthy cooking time and requires extra water.

Double Horse brand is owned by Manjilas Food Tech Pvt Ltd. This company was was founded in the year 1959, as a rice milling company selling high-quality rice grains. The brand, on the strength of its commitment to deliver only the best to its customers have witnessed a phenomenal growth over the years. It revolutionized the food sector in Kerala becoming the first ISO 9001:2000 certified Rice Mill in the state and the first food brand to introduce sortex rice, stoneless rice and color grading.