[header] How to store flaxseed [title] Leave flaxseed in its original packaging for 6-12 months. [step] Flaxseed is most often sold in vacuum-sealed bags or refrigerated pouches. One of these containers will work just fine for short-term storage, especially if you tend to go through the superfood in a hurry. 
Just zip or roll up the bag or pouch, slip a rubber band around it, and stick it in the refrigerator. [substeps] Keep your flaxseed on a central shelf so it will be in your line of sight when you open the fridge.