Amadeus,

Thanks for your input.  I've had a package of whole flax seed in my
refrigerator for several months.  For the longest time I've kept thinking I
need to toss it out but haven't been able to bring myself to do it since it
still tastes as fresh as the day I brought it home.  Your explanation makes
perfect sense, and saves me some money.

Theola

> From:    Amadeus Schmidt <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Flax as ckn/cattle feed

> I've never experienced rancidity of the oil inside a flax grain.
> The shell is perfect.
> It has to keep at least one year until the next plant is growing.
> I think this wouldn't be a problem.
> The grains just have to be freshly milled and added to the food.