How Do You Purchase And Store Flax Oil?
Flax has amazing health benefits and is often recommended as a supplement to increase one’s omega-3 intake. It’s a very unstable fat, however, and there are some important precautions to make sure your use of flax oil isn’t doing more harm than good. Always look for flax oil in the refrigerated section. If it’s on the shelf, it’s already rancid. Flax oil must be stored away from light, which will degrade and oxidize the oil. Look for opaque containers only. Flax goes rancid about 6 weeks after pressing. Make sure you shop in a store with a high turnover rate and check the “pressed on” and “use by” dates carefully. Don’t buy more than you can use. Refrigerate the flax oil immediately. You can also freeze flax oil, either in its original bottle (leaving some space for expansion) or in ice cube trays. If you’re a planner and would always remember to leave the flax oil on the counter for 15-30 minutes before you need a bit, use the original bottle. If you might not remember, try freezing i
