Photograph — A paddy field in Palakkad, Kerala. Source image unavailable; caption preserved.
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Rice, Millets & Pulses · Kerala — Palakkad
Palakkadan Matta Rice
A red parboiled rice grown in the Palakkad plains, valued for its nutty flavour and firm texture, and a staple of Kerala's everyday and festive cooking.
GI status: GI-registered, 2016
Shelf life: 12+ months dried
Women-led sector
| Category | Rice, Millets & Pulses |
|---|---|
| Region | Kerala — Palakkad |
| GI status | GI-registered, 2016 |
| Typical shelf life | 12+ months dried |
| Women's role in production | Parboiling, sun-drying and hand-pounding of this red rice is traditional women's work in Palakkad's farming households and rice-processing cooperatives. |
Why this fits a low-wastage SHG model: Parboiled and fully dried, matta rice is shelf-stable for well over a year.
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