why would a shredded carrot turn the softest when it is sitting on top of a table out in the open air compared to the carrot in water and the carrot in salty water?

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The shredded carrot becomes dessicated.

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/desiccated
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Salt is a natural preservative. Saltwater (otherwise known as a brine solution) has been used as a food preservative for centuries.
Ara, Ara,......wait why are we talking about carrots again?.......oh! my apiologies, I'm sure it'll be because Osmosis also a process that we call plasmolysis. *sips tea* I'll see you soon, bye and your welcome ヾ(^▽^)o