Is it alright to store ground flaxseeds?

Question

I bought whole flax seeds and read that it is better to consume them grounded. It's tedious to keep grinding 1-2 tablespoons of flaxseeds every day, hence it makes more sense to grind them all and store them in a jar. But will this cause any deterioration or reduction in the amount of nutrition of the flaxseeds?

Answer 1

They will go rancid quicker if you ground them up and then stored them. 2 days is the most they should be ground and stored. But they have handle held grinders that you could use. It is like the size of a salt shaker. You load it up with the flax seeds and store in fridge. when you are ready just give a few twists onto your food, then put grinder back in the fridge. small enough to keep in your purse or book bag, or lunch bag for work.

Answer 2

flax seed should be stored in the fridge in an air lock foil bag, especially if ground. I guess a zip lock bag would work, but keep it inside a lunch bag to protect from light, like milk this can take nutrients away. Grinding may cause it to go bad quicker, but can be stored for a while. Smell to see if it is bad. It will start to have a fowl odor instead of a walnut smell. It does not take any nutrients out that I know of to store this way.
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Answer 3

They will oxidise unless you store them in ziplock bags with minimal air, preferably frozen.

Answer 4

they lose their positive properties when stored for more than one week