Lime (Citrus aurantifolia Swingle cv. Paan) is an economically significant horticultural crop in Thailand and the production season is from July to September (Pranmornkith et al., 2005). The lime fruit are generally harvested when the rind is still green, with highly aromatic compounds. The price of lime fruit strongly depends on its availability and quality characteristics. Postharvest quality of lime fruit deteriorates quickly after harvest. The most visible deterioration factor is the loss of peel greenness that usually occurs with chlorophyll (Chl) degradation (Kaewsuksaeng et al., 2011; Srilaong et al., 2011). For the maintenance of postharvest quality, it is