Develop a novel taewa product – unit plan

Students investigate opportunities for new products using taewa and develop a prototype taewa product for a specific market.

Taewa in a kete

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A mixture of taewa cultivars in a kete.

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Purpose

To understand the attributes and benefits of taewa and the opportunities they offer for new products. Consider the long-term impacts of developing these new products for different groups of people and understand how new knowledge and creative thinking create new possibilities. Develop a prototype taewa product for a particular person or group.

Keywords

Prototype, characteristics, extrusion, functional properties, specifications, nutrients, sensory testing.

See the related unit plan, Design a label for a taewa product.