Why do carrots curl? Research reveals the mechanics behind root vegetable ageing

Chopped carrot pieces are among the most universally enjoyed foods and a snacking staple — a mainstay of school lunchboxes, picnics and party platters year-round. Now researchers have uncovered the secret science of prepping the popular root veg and quantified the processes that make them curl up if left uneaten for too long.

​Chopped carrot pieces are among the most universally enjoyed foods and a snacking staple — a mainstay of school lunchboxes, picnics and party platters year-round. Now researchers have uncovered the secret science of prepping the popular root veg and quantified the processes that make them curl up if left uneaten for too long. Chopped carrot pieces are among the most universally enjoyed foods and a snacking staple — a mainstay of school lunchboxes, picnics and party platters year-round. Now researchers have uncovered the secret science of prepping the popular root veg and quantified the processes that make them curl up if left uneaten for too long. 

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