Flaxseeds can be consumed in the form of oil, capsules and grounded Flax seed but the best source of nutrients is the flax seed. The nutrition is enclosed in the natural hard hull and does not allow to escape. You do not require much effort or take extra care to store the flax seeds. The hard shell of flax seed which is smooth and shiny helps in storing these seeds for longer period.
By doing simple things you can store the the Flax seeds. The flax seed in the whole seed form should be dried and cleaned before storing. The seeds should be kept in an airtight container away from direct sunlight but it should not be kept in the place where there is more humidity which can spoil the seeds. The flax seeds stored in cool, dark, dry place will remain unaffected for 1to 2 years.
There is no need to keep the whole Flax Seeds in the refrigerator or Freezer, but to be on the safer side some people prefer to keep the whole flaxseeds in the refrigerator.
