Ground Flax Seed Question

doug_pierce · July 2013

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 · July 2013

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 · July 2013

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 · July 2013

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

HacheraTsarine · July 2013

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 · July 2013

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

MissDeeDee78 · July 2013

I keep mine in the pantry.

Barbieg428 · July 2013

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

Barbieg428 · July 2013

Great! thanks for the info :happy:

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