Choosing and Storing Hemp Hearts Well

Hemp hearts are mostly unsaturated oil, which is why they turn rancid faster than most pantry seeds and why storage matters more than the price on the bag. This section covers what to look for when buying — sealed, light-blocking packaging, a sensible best-before date, and pale creamy-green hearts rather than dull brown ones — plus how to tell by smell when a bag has gone off, and why the fridge or freezer is the right home once it is opened.