Our study revealed significant inhibition of pericarp browning (browning score < 3) in HWT + 15% oxalic acid, HWT + 10% oxalic acid, HWT + 5% oxalic acid, and 15% oxalic acid without HWT treatments for 5 days of storage. Only fruits treated with HWT + 15% oxalic acid, showed apparent deterioration in fruit aril quality or taste, and caused internal browning in aril (data not shown).