--- product_id: 389886753 title: "Double Horse Matta Rice Long 5 Kg" brand: "double horse" price: "R1878" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/389886753-double-horse-matta-rice-long-5-kg store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Rich in fiber & minerals No preservatives added Authentic Kerala origin Double Horse Matta Rice Long 5 Kg **Brand:** double horse **Price:** R1878 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌾 Elevate your meals with the authentic taste of Kerala’s finest red rice! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Double Horse Matta Rice Long 5 Kg by double horse - **How much does it cost?** R1878 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/389886753-double-horse-matta-rice-long-5-kg) ## Best For - double horse enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted double horse brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Generous 5kg Supply:** Stock up smartly with a bulk pack designed to keep your pantry ready for any occasion. - • **Pure & Preservative-Free:** Enjoy clean eating with rice that’s 100% natural and free from additives. - • **Authentic Kerala Heritage:** Experience the rich aroma and flavor of premium Matta rice, straight from India’s rice bowl. - • **Versatile Culinary Staple:** Perfectly long grains ideal for all your favorite rice dishes, from biryanis to everyday meals. - • **Nutrient-Packed Powerhouse:** Boost your wellness with natural vitamins, minerals, and fiber in every grain. ## Overview Double Horse Matta Long Rice is a premium 5kg pack of natural, preservative-free parboiled red rice from Kerala, India. Known for its rich flavor, aroma, and high nutritional value including fiber, vitamins, and minerals, this grade-quality rice retains its outer bran layer for maximum health benefits. Ideal for diverse rice preparations, it offers a wholesome, authentic culinary experience favored by health-conscious professionals. ## Description It is a rich parboiled red rice, which is long in size, It is sorted rice and is ideal for any rice preparations, It is rich in taste. Matta rice or Kerala red rice, however, retains this outer coat for all its natural goodness. Review: Product is good and expensive. Product cover photo doesn’t match with actual delivery - Expensive. The product photo described doesn’t match with the delivered one. Review: Expensive - ! ## Features - About the product : Matta 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; it is different from brown rice. The robust and earthy flavour of Red Matta makes it suitable to accompany lamb, beef or game meats - Ingredients and uses Palakkadan Matta rice was the choice of the royal families of Chola and Chera dynasties of India. Kerala Matta rice has been historically popular due to its rich and unique taste. It is more nutritious than white polished rice because parboiling before milling retains some nutrients. It is used in preparations of rice-snacks like Kondattam, Murukku - How to cook : Washing the rice in a large pan and soaking it for 1 hour to overnight allows for the rice to be properly cooked through. After the rice has been drained, simmering it with 4 to 8 parts water for 30 minutes allows the water to be properly absorbed ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B076ZVYB8V | | Best Sellers Rank | #41,149 in Grocery ( See Top 100 in Grocery ) #218 in White Rice | | Brand | Double Horse | | Brand Name | Double Horse | | Coin Variety 1 | Matta rice | | Container Type | Bag | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 298 Reviews | | Diet Type | Vegetarian | | Diet type | Vegetarian | | Item Form | Grain | | Item Package Quantity | 1 | | Item Package Weight | 5.04 Kilograms | | Item Weight | 5000 Grams | | Item package quantity | 1 | | Item weight | 5000 Grams | | Manufacturer | Douoble Horse | | Model Number | 8904011510218 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Pieces | 1 | | Part Number | 8904011510218 | | Region of Origin | India | | Serving Range | 33 servings | | Size | 27.7114 cm x 10.5918 cm x 32.004 cm | | Specialty | Natural | | Unit Count | 5 Kilograms | | Unit count | 5 Kilograms | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Double Horse - **Diet type:** Vegetarian - **Item weight:** 5000 Grams - **Number of Items:** 1 - **Unit count:** 5 Kilograms ## Images ![Double Horse Matta Rice Long 5 Kg - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/618N2D74MYL.jpg) ![Double Horse Matta Rice Long 5 Kg - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51CC8ltvhiL.jpg) ![Double Horse Matta Rice Long 5 Kg - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Uhp8PzGIL.jpg) ![Double Horse Matta Rice Long 5 Kg - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61VnzgpA9jL.jpg) ![Double Horse Matta Rice Long 5 Kg - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51WXHz6EfeL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ Product is good and expensive. Product cover photo doesn’t match with actual delivery *by J***K on 6 November 2024* Expensive. The product photo described doesn’t match with the delivered one. ### ⭐ Expensive *by M***H on 11 June 2025* ! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Husband loves it *by V***. on 21 May 2026* My husband is from Nigeria and he loves this rice. ## Frequently Bought Together - Double Horse, Vadi Matta/Long Grain Rice, 11 Pound(LB) - Double Horse Matta Rice -10 KG --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/389886753-double-horse-matta-rice-long-5-kg](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/389886753-double-horse-matta-rice-long-5-kg) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-08-31*