You can take chia seeds for long. Just need to learn, How to store Chia seeds? We are going to share tips how to store chia seeds properly in your home for a long time. Otherwise, it will be rotten.
How to store Chia seeds?
Chia seeds are tiny, but they possess a lot of nutrition. It is popular for immense nutritional benefits. Chia seeds are favorite for their weight loss capability, digestive health, and improving diabetic patient condition, etc.
They are mainly packed with omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and other vitamins and minerals. Organic Chia seeds can be consumed raw or added to food items. It is better chia seeds are soaked overnight before consumption.
Either Raw Chia is soaked with water or cooked, it will not last long! Two days to Two weeks depends on temperature. In general condition, Chia seeds last 2/3 years. Shelf life is long enough.
Can we store chia seeds to freeze?
Freezing is a widespread way to store organic foods. But make sure there is no moisture or air in the bag. This way, you can preserve the chia seeds for four to five years. If you want to use chia seeds from the freezer, leave the container for two to three hours at room temperature.
Do chia seeds expire?
Yes, the chia seeds expire. They only last for a few days at room temperature. But usually, they have passed a date of almost two years. If you store them properly at the right temperature and moisture, the seeds will be the same for up to three to four years.
The flavor and color of chia seeds will change if they expire. It will be rotten. Taste & smell will go wrong.
Shelf life of chia seeds:
Chia seeds have better shelf life than other seeds like basil. The reason behind this is they have a lot of antioxidants in chia seeds. These antioxidants keep the natural texture of seeds.
Chia seeds are always labeled as best before. Before buying, you should check the date. This best-before date varies like:
- For dried seeds, the shelf life is one to two years. But if you keep it in the refrigerator, the shelf life increases to five to eight years.
- For soaked chia seeds, you have to keep them in the fridge. Then it will be suitable for three to five days.
How to identify spoiled chia seeds?
Many factors are responsible for the deterioration of chia seeds. One of them is water. Due to the presence of water, mold will grow over the surface within a few days. Then remove the seeds.
The chia seeds’ aromatic and pleasant scent changes if the roots get spoiled. Then it will not be good for consumption.
Moreover, the seeds which become rancid give a bitter taste. To save the chia seeds, ensure no air or moisture inside the container.
Tips for storing chia seeds:
- For storing chia seeds, use a glass jar or plastic packages. The benefit of using a glass jar is it provides stable conditions for chia seeds with an airtight cap. The contents inside the glass jar are also visible to identify the insects. And plastic packages can easily reseal for further use. In the case of the pot, you can use a mason jar to keep desserts.
- Make sure no air or moisture enters the container.
Wrap up : How to store Chia Seeds
We already know how to store organic chia seeds. In one sentence, Chia seeds should store at the right temperature. Neither high nor a very low temperature. Store chia properly, enjoy the taste!
Mr. Shariful Alam Pavel believes in natural living. To live a healthy conscious living, we need to eat green, live green. MyOrganic Bd is a green wellbeing brand, educating millions to live a better life with mother nature.