Flaxseed — Shelf Stable Foods — FoodKeeper Storage Reference
USDA storage reference for Flaxseed (2 source variants).
United States · USDA FoodKeeper
Shelf Stable Foods. Source version 128, modified September 6, 2018. The figures below reproduce the original record without estimating missing values.
whole seed
Flaxseed,whole seed,seed
| Storage condition | Published guidance |
|---|---|
| Pantry — from purchase | 2 years |
| Refrigerator — general — note only | No numeric time specifiedNot necessary. |
| Freezer — general — note only | No numeric time specifiedNnot necessary. |
ground
Flaxseed,ground
| Storage condition | Published guidance |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator — from purchase | 12 months |
| Freezer — general | 12 months |
Important: FoodKeeper supplies general storage guidance, not a promise that food is safe until a calculated date. The actual temperature, handling, packaging use-by dates and possible recalls may override any interval. Freezer periods generally concern best quality.
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