Ground Flax Seed Question

doug_pierce

If I don't refrigerate the package after opening (leave in my desk drawer in an air conditioned office), will bad things happen to me?

jconnon

I store mine in the freezer. Not sure if you really have to or not but I feel better about it. I am afraid it could go rancid.

galloway1212

no, bad things won't happen. lol I keep mine in the cupboard, no bad effects yet and I've been using ground flax for over 2 years.

glin23

I've always kept my flax and chia seeds in the pantry and they seem to be fine.

HacheraTsarine

In fact, one must keep his ground flax seed in the fridge or in the freezer to keep the omega-3 acid from oxidation.

http://www.nutritionmd.org/nutrition_tips/nutrition_tips_understand_foods/fattyacids_omega3.html

JDHINAZ

as I understand, flax seed goes int he fridge, chia seeds stay in the pantry. I prefer chia seeds...

MissDeeDee78

I keep mine in the pantry.

Barbieg428

also keep mine in the pantry.........I hope no bad things happen...nothing thus far

Barbieg428

Great! thanks for the info :happy: