Elizabeth melon's flesh is still edible when it becomes soft. If it is soft, you can eat it. After opening, the pulp is normal and has no odor, so you can continue to eat it.
Matters needing attention in buying elizabeth melon, first look at the color of the peel. The more mature Huang Yue is, the peel will be damaged and the pulp will be affected. Depending on the hardness of the melon, the harder the melon, the fresher it is and the more water it contains.