Dean Pistilli wrote: >Apparently Flax oil is usually rancid even when it is in the store. For >this reason, I don't buy it / use it. It's only rancid if the store hasn't kept it refrigerated. It should have a pleasantly nutty taste; if it tastes bitter, it's rancid, and should be returned immediately. The gel capsules of the oil don't go rancid, but it's a very uneconomical way to buy it. Craig Smith