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Matta rice

Matta rice is a red-toned rice associated with Kerala, sold raw or parboiled and cooked for a substantial, somewhat chewy texture.

Matta rice — illustrative ingredient image

About Matta rice

Matta rice is a red-toned rice associated with Kerala in southern India, commonly eaten as a staple and served with meals. It is sold as whole or milled grains, with milling and parboiling practices varying among products.

The grains have a reddish outer layer and cook to a substantial, somewhat chewy texture with a distinct grain flavour. It is often available as raw or parboiled rice. Cooking time, texture, and colour depend on the particular grain and processing, so products sold under this name may not behave identically.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Matta rice nutrition & diet

Matta rice nutritional value

Product example: PALAKKADAN MATTA RICE (PARADISE GOLD)

Per 100 g of this specific product as recorded by USDA, per 100 g.

Calories
363kcal
Protein
7.2g
Carbs
76.5g
Fat
2.8g

A product-specific label example, not a generic average. Formulations can change; use the nutrition label on the product being eaten.

Whole, milled, and parboiled forms differ in retained outer layers and processing, so compare matching forms. Cooked rice also has a different water content from dry grains.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central branded product — PALAKKADAN MATTA RICE ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

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