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    Where can I get the sunflower seeds?
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    You can order sunflower seeds online or buy them in most grocery stores. Be sure to look for sunflower seeds that are marketed as a snack for humans rather than as birdseed!
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    Do you have to use a pestle to crush the seeds?
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    Most oil presses can handle whole smaller seeds, such as sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds. You may need to chop up larger seeds, like walnuts or hazelnuts. Check the directions on your press for specific information.
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    Is this applicable to okra seeds?
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    You should be able to extract oil from okra seeds with an oil press. Okra seeds have an oil content of 20-40%.
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    I don't have any sunflower seeds. What can I do?
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    If you have pumpkin seeds, you could substitute those.
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    Can I shell the seed manually? Will it turn out the same?
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    Yes, but it will take a long time.
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