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Cold-pressed oil and fresh oat flakes with the Sana 702 Oil Extractor
Short answer. The Sana 702 Oil Extractor is a stainless steel attachment that fits in place of the juicing parts on a Sana 707, 727 Supreme or 929 Ultimate. It uses the juicer’s motor to press fresh, cold-pressed oil from seeds such as flax, sunflower, sesame and hemp, and it turns hulled oat groats into fresh oat flakes. You press small amounts as you need them, store the oil cool and dark, and use it soon. It doesn’t fit the hands-free 878 or 818.
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What is the Sana 702 Oil Extractor?
It is a separate pressing unit, made of heavy-duty food-grade stainless steel, that mounts on the motor base of a Sana horizontal juicer where the juicing drum normally goes. Inside is its own auger and a working chamber that squeezes seeds hard enough to release their oil. The oil runs out underneath into a small glass pitcher with a strainer, and the pressed seed (the press cake) is pushed out of the front cap.
That separation matters. The Sana 727 manual says not to put dry ingredients such as sesame seeds, or dried grains, through the juicer itself, because they can damage the screen and auger. The oil extractor is the attachment Sana makes for exactly those jobs, so seeds and oat groats go through the 702, never through the juicing screen.
According to Sana’s parts list, the box includes the oil pitcher and strainer, two regulating rings, a cleaning brush and a silicone glove. You’ll need a small bowl of your own to catch the press cake.
Which Sana juicers does it fit?
| Sana model | Takes the 702? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sana 707 | Yes | Also sold as a 707 and oil extractor set |
| Sana 727 Supreme | Yes | Check the speed chart in your manual, which has a row for oil extraction |
| Sana 929 Ultimate | Yes | Same attachment as the 707 and 727 |
| Sana 878 | No | A vertical, hands-free juicer |
| Sana 818 | No | A vertical, juice-only machine |
Sana describes the 702 as an attachment for its horizontal juicers, and both our product page and Sana’s list the 707, 727 and 929 by name.
Which seeds and nuts can you press?
Sana lists flax, sesame, sunflower, black cumin, rapeseed, hemp, evening primrose and poppy seeds, along with pumpkin seeds and coconut shreds. Nuts work too when chopped: almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, peanuts, cashews, pistachios, pine nuts, pecans, Brazil nuts and macadamias.
A few rules from Sana’s manual make the difference between a steady trickle of oil and a blocked press:
- Use fresh seed. The manual is blunt that no extractor can get oil from seeds that are old, stale or dried out. If oil won’t come, try seed from another supplier before blaming the machine.
- Pick the right ring. Ring 1 suits small seeds such as flax, sesame, sunflower, pumpkin, rapeseed and poppy. Ring 2 suits most nuts, coconut, hemp and evening primrose. Black cumin and cashews can go either way. Drier seed may need the smaller ring; a blockage may need the larger one.
- Shell and chop. Sunflower and pumpkin seeds, peanuts, walnuts and hazelnuts need their shells off. Chop pumpkin seeds and nuts into pieces between the size of a sesame seed and a sunflower seed, but not into powder.
- Expect less from nuts. Sana notes that nuts and dried coconut give little oil. Seeds are the easier place to start.
The manual doesn’t cover roasted seeds, so we’d begin with fresh seed as it describes.
How to press oil, step by step
- Assemble. Fit the extractor to the motor base, choose the regulating ring for your seed and tighten the front cap by hand. Put the pitcher with its strainer under the working unit and a bowl under the front cap.
- Start small. Switch on and pour a little seed into the funnel. Let it feed itself; Sana’s manual says not to push it in with a utensil.
- Watch the flow. Oil starts running into the pitcher almost straight away. If it slows, use the brush to clear the grooves on the working unit.
- Mind the heat. The body of the press, and the front cap in particular, gets very hot while it works. Handle it only with the silicone glove.
- Keep sessions short. The 702 manual says not to run the extractor for more than 30 minutes, then to let it rest for at least two hours.
- Clear and finish. When you’ve finished, run the motor for a few more seconds to push out the last of the press cake, then switch off and unplug.
If the press cake stops moving, the manual suggests running the motor in reverse for two or three seconds and then forward again.
How much oil will you get?
Sana doesn’t publish yield figures, and the manual says yield depends on the quality of the seed. Think of the 702 as a way to have small amounts of very fresh oil for the table, pressed when you want them, rather than a way to fill the pantry. Sana’s own description puts it well: you make as much as you need.
Fresh oat flakes
This is the 702’s surprise. Swap the seeds for whole, hulled oat groats and the extractor flattens them into fresh oat flakes. The manual recommends shelled oats (or shelled rye) with ring 2, fed in slowly. Make sure you buy hulled groats, not steel-cut or rolled oats.
Fresh flakes go into porridge, muesli, granola and baking, and you can flake exactly as much as you need each morning. Flakes made from raw groats haven’t been steamed like shop-bought rolled oats, so they take a little longer to soften. Soaking them overnight, or simmering them a few minutes longer than usual, does the job.
The breakfast below is our version of an idea in Sana’s manual, with a drizzle of fresh flax oil added at the end. It uses almond milk: our almond milk recipe shows how to make it on the same juicer.
Fresh Oat-Flake Breakfast Bowl with Flax Oil
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Fit the oil extractor with regulating ring 2 and put a bowl under the front cap.
- Switch on and feed the oat groats into the funnel slowly, a little at a time, watching as they flatten. Collect the flakes in the bowl.
- Put the flakes, almond milk, salt and cinnamon in a small saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook, stirring often, until the flakes are soft and creamy, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add a splash more almond milk if it gets too thick.
- Spoon into two bowls and top with the banana and dates.
- Drizzle a teaspoon of flaxseed oil over each bowl at the table, with a little cold almond milk if you like.
Notes
Storing home-pressed oil
Home-pressed oil has no preservatives, so handle it like any fresh ingredient.
- Bottle it in dark glass. Sana’s manual recommends dark or amber glass bottles, tightly sealed, kept somewhere cool, dry and dark.
- Fridge yes, freezer no. You can keep it in the fridge, but not the freezer, because oil thickens at low temperatures.
- Label it. Write the pressing date on the bottle.
- Press small batches. Fresh oils are at their best soon after pressing. Flaxseed oil in particular has a reputation for turning rancid quickly, so press only what you’ll use in the next few days and keep it in the fridge.
- Trust your nose. If oil smells sharp or paint-like, or tastes bitter, it has gone off.
- Keep it away from the stove. Oils are flammable, as the manual reminds you.
Cleaning the oil extractor
Clean it straight after use, while the residue is still soft. Let the front cap cool, or use the glove.
- Wash the auger, front cap, working unit, feeding tube, funnel, rings and pitcher in warm water with a little mild dishwashing liquid, and dry them with a soft cloth.
- Brush out the grooves in the working unit.
- Never wet the mounting unit, the part that locks onto the motor base. Wipe it with a clean, dry cloth instead.
- Let every part dry completely before you put it back together.
Don’t throw the press cake away. Sana’s manual suggests adding it to biscuits, bars, muesli and breads.
A note on flaxseed oil
Flaxseed and flaxseed oil are sources of ALA, a plant omega-3 fatty acid, according to the US National Institutes of Health. The body converts only very small amounts of ALA into the longer-chain omega-3s EPA and DHA. The NIH also notes that high doses of omega-3s may cause bleeding problems in people taking warfarin or other blood thinners, so if you take medication or have a health condition, check with your doctor before adding a lot of flax oil to your diet.
Made with a Sana juicer
Sana 707 Juicer & Oil Extractor Set
Original price was: R15999,00.R14499,00Current price is: R14499,00.
Sana 727 Supreme Juicer
Price range: R12999,00 through R14999,00Frequently asked questions
Which juicers does the Sana 702 Oil Extractor fit?
The Sana 707, 727 Supreme and 929 Ultimate, which are Sana’s horizontal juicers. It doesn’t fit the hands-free 878 or 818.
Can I put flaxseed or sesame straight into my juicer?
No. The Sana 727 manual says not to process dry ingredients such as sesame seeds, or dried grains, through the juicer, because they can damage the screen and auger. Seeds and oat groats go through the 702 Oil Extractor, a separate attachment designed for them.
Which seeds can I press with the Sana 702?
Sana lists flax, sesame, sunflower, black cumin, rapeseed, hemp, evening primrose, poppy and pumpkin seeds, as well as coconut and chopped nuts. The seed must be fresh: old or dried-out seed gives little or no oil.
How much oil does the Sana 702 make?
Sana doesn’t give yield figures. Yield depends on the freshness and quality of the seed, and nuts and dried coconut give little oil. It is designed for pressing small, fresh amounts as you need them.
How do I make oat flakes with the oil extractor?
Use whole, hulled oat groats (or shelled rye), fit regulating ring 2 and feed them in slowly. The flakes come out ready for porridge, muesli, granola or baking.
How should I store home-pressed oil?
In a dark or amber glass bottle, tightly sealed, somewhere cool and dark, or in the fridge but not the freezer. Label it with the date, press small batches and use them soon, especially flaxseed oil.
How do I clean the Sana 702?
Straight after use, wash the auger, front cap, working unit, feeding tube, funnel, rings and pitcher in warm soapy water and brush out the grooves. Wipe the mounting unit with a dry cloth and never wet it. Dry everything fully before reassembling.
Sources
- Sana 702 Oil Extractor, SanaStore: compatible juicers, stainless steel construction, cleaning. sanastore.co.za
- Sana 702 Oil Extractor, Sana Products: seeds and nuts, oat flakes, compatible juicers. sanaproducts.com
- Sana Oil Extractor EUJ-702 user manual, Sana Products: parts, regulating rings, seed preparation, run time, heat, storage, cleaning, cereal flaking. sanaproducts.com
- Sana 727 Supreme user manual (English), Sana Products: ingredients not to process. sanaproducts.com
- Omega-3 fatty acids fact sheet for consumers, NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: ALA sources, conversion, warfarin. ods.od.nih.gov
