NutritionDoc

When shopping, you will find whole flaxseeds and ground flaxseed- labeled either "ground flaxseed" or "flaxseed meal."  Choose flaxseed meal that is pure and not combined with flour. You will find flaxseed products in health food stores or in the baking aisles of supermarkets. Because flaxseed is high in fat, store it in the refrigerator or freezer to prevent spoilage. Whole seeds will keep for up to one year, while ground flaxseed will keep for 3 to 4 months. As with cooking oils, smell the seeds or meal before using in a recipe - if it smells a bit like oil paint, it has spoiled.