Abstract: A manufacturing method for a plant-based water-soluble dry powder, comprising the steps of; preparing a first mixture by mixing water with oats; comminuting solid components in the first mixture; heating the first mixture to a temperature range between 60° - 70° C.; adding ?- and/or ?-amylases and incubating for at least 40 min at 60° - 70° C.; filtering the first mixture; adding liquid fat or oil to the first mixture in a ratio of 65 wt. - % of the first mixture and 35 wt% liquid fat or oil; and spray drying the mixture of first mixture and fat or oil.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for industrial microwave (MW)-assisted thermal sterilization and pasteurization using solid-state MW generators. One or more phased array generators heat packaged foods or liquids conveyed in transport carriers through a processing liquid providing supplemental temperature control and hydrostatic pressure. Generator output signals are computer controlled, allowing phase and power-ratio modulation to both adjust interference patterns within heating cavities and shift focus of heating energy.

Abstract: Provided are methods and systems for remediating toxins present in feedstock that are used in processes to produce ethanol and other products.

Abstract: The coating can have a low-sweetness perception. During manufacturing and processing, the coating maintains a flowability to allow a glaze state of the coating to be applied to a food. Upon cooling, the glaze state of the coating forms a glass state that provides a low-sweetness impact which facilitates application of savory taste perceptions.

Abstract: A gluten-free, pulse-based food product includes pulse flour, a seaweed powder binder that is chemically unprocessed and retains alginate in native form within the seaweed powder, water, and optional minor ingredients. Methods of making the pulse-based food product involve mixing these components into a bound mass where the seaweed powder binder is the sole binder in the food product. The food product may be one of a dough, a noodle, a pasta, or a dumpling skin.

Abstract: A first brine free of salt and phosphate for treating a food product by injection of the brine into the food product. The brine is formed from an emulsion consisting of water, saltless flavoring and protein. The protein is from the same type of food product as the food product being injected with the brine. A second brine especially for ham with the bine being similar to the first brine, but with a low sodium content of a maximum of 0.5% to 1.0% of the weight of the food product. A third brine for pork bellies without phosphate.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a minimally-processed microwaveable lobster product including a lobster tail, a fat-containing composition, and a microwaveable package. The lobster tail has a shell containing lobster meat. The shell has a longitudinal axis with at least two cuts formed generally parallel to the longitudinal axis, the tail meat is also split longitudinal. The fat-containing composition is disposed in the ventral region of the lobster tail. The microwaveable package has first and second resilient layers. The first resilient layer is disposed under the lobster tail and contacts the lobster tail. The second resilient layer is disposed above the lobster tail and contacts the lobster tail and the fat-containing composition. In another embodiment the lobster tail is prepared with Cannabis missed with the fat-containing composition. This embodiment is similarly microwaveable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the preparation of a flavouring, comprising the steps of (i) providing a reaction mixture comprising (a) yeast extract comprising at least 0.5 wt.% of glycosylamine and/or derivatives thereof and at least 1.0 wt.% of thiol containing compounds, wherein the weight percentage is by weight of dry matter of the yeast extract, (b) at least 1 wt.% of mineral acid or organic acid, by weight of the reaction mixture, and (c) from 0 to 20 wt.% of water by weight of the reaction mixture; and (iii) incubating the reaction mixture at a temperature in the range of 150 to 220° C., wherein shear is applied to the reaction mixture. The method preferably is natural. The invention also relates to a flavouring obtainable by the method. The flavouring is preferably a natural flavouring.

Abstract: A method for obscuring or masking the odor of p-cresol using olfactory receptor antagonism without affecting the flavor of a food or beverage is provided. The method includes the use of a specific concentration of ambrettolide, isoambrettolide, pentalide, muscone, civetone, ?-2-decenolactone, cinnamic aldehyde, (3-caryophyllene oxide, sclareolide, and ethyl maltol in a food or beverage. A citral-containing product containing one or more of ambrettolide, isoambrettolide, pentalide, muscone, civetone, ?-2-decenolactone, cinnamic aldehyde, (3-caryophyllene oxide, sclareolide, and ethyl maltol, and a flavor composition are provided.

Abstract: A powder composition for use as an opacifying agent and processes for preparing the same. The powder composition comprises calcium sulfate and a stabilizer. At least a portion of the calcium sulfate has a particle size equal to or less than 50 microns. The powder composition can be prepared by combining the calcium sulfate with the stabilizer to form a uniform dry blend, followed by micronizing the uniform dry blend to form a powder. The powder composition can be used as an opacifying agent in foods and beverages, as well as in various non-food formulations.

Abstract: Compositions, methods of manufacturing the compositions, and methods of using the compositions are provided. In an embodiment the compositions utilize a delivery system which has a combination of monosaccharides and disaccharides to absorb the desired deliverables such as water. The individual components are mixed together, and ingested into a human body. Once in the human body, the deliverables that have been absorbed by the monosaccharides are moved into cells. The disaccharides are broken down into monosaccharides, and then the deliverables originally absorbed by the disaccharides are moved into the cells.

Abstract: An edible meat substitute product includes a fibrous mycelium mass in a range of 10 wt % to 100 wt %. The fibrous mycelium mass has a protein content greater than 40 wt % of a dry mass of the fibrous mycelium mass. The edible meat substitute product includes a water content in a range of 0 w % to 90 wt %.

Abstract: An edible meat substitute product includes a fibrous mycelium mass in a range of 10 wt % to 100 wt %. The fibrous mycelium mass has a protein content greater than 40 wt % of a dry mass of the fibrous mycelium mass. The edible meat substitute product includes a water content in a range of 0 w % to 90 wt %.

Abstract: A nutraceutical composition comprising natural or synthetic limonene or an essential oil having a content of limonene of at least 30% by weight and cocoa fibre is described for human or veterinary use in the treatment of obesity.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of stress eating dosage forms and foods, stressed gut dosage forms and foods, and methods of preparation and use thereof. Stress eating dosage forms and foods can include at least one sensory disrupter including an aromatic oil and at least one functional food, including one or more of a fruit, vegetable, plant-based oil, nut, nut oil, seed, seed oil, syrup, sugar, butter, grain, pseudo grain, mushroom, herb, spice, acid, plant portions or matter thereof, extracts thereof, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A nutritional product having a pH from about 3.7 to about 7.5, preferably from about 4.2 to about 6.5 includes a buffer composition and an amino acid dissolved in a liquid, and the amino acid is present in an amount that at least partially includes the amino acid in at least one of free form, dipeptides, or tripeptides. The amino acid can include a combination of at least one N-acetyl-cysteine or functional derivative thereof and at least one glycine or functional derivative thereof. The buffer composition may include at least one of sodium bicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, sodium hydroxide, or potassium hydroxide. The sodium bicarbonate and the potassium bicarbonate can be present in a molar ratio from about 1:1 to about 10:1.

Abstract: The present invention provides a plant-based meat substitutes and method thereof. The present invention discloses a plant cell culture, preferably, carrot cells, which expresses transgenic bovine myoglobin proteins. This unique myoglobin-expressing culture is then transformed into a slurry, which serves as the platform for the production of the plant-based meat substitutes. Furthermore, those meat substitutes are highly nutritious, as they contain beneficial ingredients derived from the plant cells (such as beta-carotene) in addition to high protein (myoglobin) content. The application of carrot cell slurry containing myoglobin proteins to those meat substitutes provides organoleptic and physicochemical properties enhanced or similar to conventional meat products. The carrot cells expressing myoglobin proteins can be conserved in a powder form, as the plant cells successfully encapsulate the myoglobin proteins, thus protecting them from physicochemical conditions, such as spray drying.

Abstract: A swollen composition containing starch as a main component, and maintaining the swollen state after heating and having a characteristic texture inherent to a swollen food imparted thereto is provided. A starch content of the entire composition is 15 mass % or more in terms of dry mass. A moisture content of the composition is less than 150 mass % in terms of dry matter. A degree of gelatinization of the starch in the composition is 50 mass % or more. A dietary fiber content of the composition is 3.0 mass % or more in terms of dry mass. A ratio of the area under the curve within the logarithmic molecular weight range of 3.5 or more and less than 6.5 to the total area under the curve is more than 60%. Particle diameter d50 of the composition subjected to a starch and protein degradation treatment followed by ultrasonication is less than 450 ?m.

Abstract: The invention concerns process of calibration of a coffee beans roasting apparatus in order to reproduce coffee beans roasting recipes defined with one specific master roasting apparatus, said calibration process comprising the steps of: a—introducing at least one second temporary temperature probe inside the chamber of the roasting apparatus, b—controlling the heating device to reproduce a preset curve R said control being based on the temperature Treg regulated by the at least one first temperature probe, c—during the reproduction of the preset curve Rset, measuring the temperature Tcal in function of time inside the chamber, d—comparing the temperature Tcal@ti with the temperature Tref@ti of a pre-determined calibration curve Rref obtained with the master roasting apparatus (M), said calibration curve Rref representing the temperature Tref measured in the chamber of the specific master apparatus (M) while controlling the heating device of the master apparatus to reproduce said preset curve Rset, e—based on

Abstract: A manufacturing method for a starch-containing composition that is not prone to collapsingshape in a liquid during heat cooking, is highly lusterless, and has excellent appearance which utilizes an extruder including a feeder for loading a food material and a die for discharging the food material after kneading and shaping. The screw has a first flight, a kneading, and a second flight section, and the barrel has a bend section at the first-half of the second flight section of the screw. A composition containing at least 3.0 mass % insoluble dietary fiber, at least 10.0 mass % starch, at least 3.0 mass % protein, and a dry-basis water content of at least 25 mass % is prepared.; The composition is then heated under pressure, kneaded, and depressurized until the degree of gelatinization is lowered by at least 6 mass %.

Abstract: A nonwoven fabric for manufacturing an oral pouched product, where the nonwoven fabric is chewable to increase its liquid permeability. When the nonwoven fabric is used to form a pouch, it may thus control the release of substances from within the pouch. The nonwoven fabric can be formed by applying a diffusion restricting treatment to a base nonwoven fabric. The diffusion restricting treatment may include any of (a) incorporating a digestible compound; (b) incorporating a superabsorbent polymer; (c) incorporating a hydrophobic material; and (d) forming a deformable barrier layer.

Abstract: A nicotine oral delivery product includes a composition enclosed in a water insoluble pouch, wherein the pouch is permeable for saliva and dissolved compounds of the composition, the composition including a source of nicotine and a cellulose or cellulose derivative, wherein the cellulose or cellulose derivative is in granular form. A method of making the nicotine oral delivery product is also provided.

Abstract: Anaerosolized formulation comprising (i) water in an amount of at least 50 wt.% based on the aerosolized formulation; and (ii) at least one active agent; wherein the aerosol has the following particle size distribution: D50 of from 2 to 6 µm. A process for forming an aerosol comprising the aerosolizable formulation, an electronic aerosol provision system having an aerosolizer for aerosolizing the aerosolizable formulation for inhalation by a user, and a process for improving delivery of an aerosolized formulation to the lungs.

Abstract: An inductively heatable susceptor for use with an inductively heated aerosol-generating device or system includes an open-porous inductively heatable ceramic material configured to hold an aerosol-forming liquid and configured to heat the aerosol-forming liquid under the influence of an alternating electromagnetic field. A cartridge for use with an aerosol-generating device includes an aerosol-forming liquid and a susceptor. An aerosol-generating device includes a susceptor.

Abstract: The object of the application is an apparatus for manufacturing a roll of crimped filling material for rod-like articles, comprising a unit (4) for feeding a continuous strand of the filling material and a crimping unit (5) for crimping the filling material. The apparatus is characterised in that between the unit (4) for feeding the continuous strand of the filling material and the crimping unit (5) there is a cutting unit (23) for cutting the continuous strand of the filling material (20) into sections (22), and in that the crimping unit (5) is adapted to crimp the cut-off section (22) of the filling material transversely to the direction of movement of the material section (22). The apparatus is further characterised in that the forming unit (16, 46, 51, 61) is adapted to form a roll (22X, 22Y) from the cut-off crimped section (22) of the filling material in the form of a substantially cylindrical rod.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an article (10). The article comprises an aerosol-generating substrate (12) and a region (14) positioned longitudinally relative to the aerosol generating substrate. The region comprises a rod segment (16) formed from a plurality of elongate strips (17) of sheet material (18) extending longitudinally through said rod segment. The present invention also relates to a segment of sheet material for a rod segment. The segment of sheet material comprises a segment of a web (44) of sheet material (18) of discrete length comprising a plurality of elongate strips (17) and a band (22) of sheet material extending transversely to the plurality of elongate strips. The plurality of elongate strips extend from the band of sheet material. The present invention also relates to an apparatus (40) for manufacturing rod segments and a method of forming a rod segment.

Abstract: A tow band for heated tobacco product tip is a tow band of cellulose acetate provided by uniting and crimping a plurality of filaments into a bundle, in which a total denier is set to a value in a range of 10000 to 40000 (inclusive) and a filament denier is set to a value in a range of 6.0 to 20.0 (inclusive), and where the total denier is denoted by TD and a breaking strength of the tow band is denoted by F, a ratio F/TD is set to a value of 0.0015 N/denier or more.

Abstract: A waterpipe system is described and includes a vessel having a round bottom, a first port member extending upwardly at an angle away from an upper portion of the vessel and a second port member spaced apart from the first port member, wherein the second port member extends vertically upwardly away from the upper portion of the vessel, and an optional stand system including a bottom member, a top member, and at least one leg member interconnecting the bottom and top members, wherein the top member includes an area defining an aperture formed in a central portion thereof, wherein the round bottom of the vessel is operable to rest upon a surface of the bottom member, wherein the second port member is operable to be received through the aperture such that an upper portion of the second port member extends above an upper surface of the top member.

Abstract: A sanitary oral interface for an inhaling article is provided. The sanitary oral interface includes a base couplable to the inhaling article including an exterior surface and a layered sanitary portion coupled about the exterior surface of the base, the layered sanitary portion including a plurality of separable sections layered in a spiral configuration around the base, each separable section being connected to another in series by a series connection interface.

Abstract: A washing device and system is herein disclosed. The washing device includes a washing tub, a shaking assembly, a plate bracket, a first plate, a second plate, and a controller. The shaking assembly is mounted at a lower end of the washing tub. The plate bracket is mounted on the shaking system. The first plate defines a first set of holes and is movably mounted to a first side of the plate bracket. The second plate defines a second set of holes and is movably mounted to a second side of the plate bracket. The controller is operable to selectively activate and control the shaking assembly. In use, the first plate and the second plate support a smoking device therebetween, with cleaning fluid being agitated via the shaking system to clean the smoking device.

Abstract: A case for an electronic cigarette vaporiser, the case including an automatic lifting mechanism that lifts the vaporiser up a few mm from the case to enable a user to easily grasp the vaporiser and withdraw it from the case. The lifting mechanism can be spring- based. The case both re-fills the vaporiser with liquid and also re-charges a battery in the vaporiser.

Abstract: A disposable apparatus for receiving waste from smoking products. Some embodiments may comprise a base panel, a plurality of side panels, and a hole in each of the side panels. The base panel may have tab slots, and each of the side panels may have tabs. Each side panel may comprise a bottom section extending from the base panel and a top section coupled to the bottom section. The apparatus may additionally comprise a base fold line between the base panel and each of the side panels and a side fold line in each of the side panels between the bottom section and the top section. The hole in each of the side panels forms a notch or groove if the top section is folded along the side fold line.

Abstract: A power supply assembly includes: a first mounting hole for mounting a magnetic member, an inner wall of the first mounting hole being provided with a vent groove; and an airflow sensor in air communication with the vent groove. In an embodiment, the power supply assembly is provided with a mounting groove and the airflow sensor is mounted in the mounting groove.

Abstract: An electronic smoking device (10) comprises a power supply/atomizer portion (12) and a replaceable liquid reservoir portion (14) which is coupleable with the power supply/atomizer portion (12). The liquid reservoir portion comprises a liquid reservoir (34) storing a liquid and the power supply/atomizer portion comprises a power supply (18) and an atomizer (26) adapted to atomize the liquid stored in the liquid reservoir when operated by the power supply. The power supply/atomizer portion comprises a penetrating element (40) that is configured to penetrate the liquid reservoir when the power supply/atomizer portion is coupled with the liquid reservoir portion, and a wick (30). The wick (30) is attached to the penetrating element and is configured so that a portion (31) of the wick entering the liquid reservoir when the power supply/atomizer portion is coupled with the liquid reservoir portion has a U-shape.

Abstract: An aerosol generating system comprises a conically shaped heating element (101) configured to generate an aerosol by evaporating a vaporizable material on a slanted surface (104), and a vaporizable material capsule (102) configured to contain a vaporizable material (103), whereby the vaporizable material capsule comprises a conically shaped contacting element having a slanted surface (105) configured to mate with the conically shaped heating element in use.

Abstract: Disclosed are a heating core assembly and an air heating atomization device. The heating core assembly includes a preheating passage, a tobacco pot, a heating element and a filter assembly. The tobacco pot is divided into a first pot body and a second pot body. The second pot body is communicated with the preheating passage. The heating element is arranged in the preheating passage. The filter assembly is removably installed in the second pot body and can be pushed into the second pot body again through the first pot body after being removed. During smoking, external air flow enters the preheating passage, and then the preheating passage discharges hot air to the second pot body, such that heat is uniformly sent into the first pot body to evaporate substance to be evaporated after passing through the filter assembly. Such design can improve air preheating efficiency while ensuring convenient cleaning.

Abstract: An aerosol generation device with improved heating efficiency is provided. The aerosol generation device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure includes a case in which an insertion hole is formed to receive an aerosol-generating article, a heater configured to heat the aerosol-generating article inserted through the insertion hole to generate an aerosol, and an adapter disposed between the insertion hole and the heater. The adapter may allow a medium portion of the inserted aerosol-generating article to be deformed to a desired pressed shape so that the heating efficiency of the heater is improved.

Abstract: An insulation sleeve for an aerosol generation device, and used therein for a heating assembly therein, includes natural organic fibres. The natural material comprised in the insulation sleeve is easily available and eco-friendly; it also increases the sustainability of the component and devices including it. The cost of manufacturing the insulation sleeve with the natural material is very low.

Abstract: A heating element (1) for an aerosol generating device, the heating element comprising a heating body (10) extending from a first end (10a) to a second end (10b) and provided with at least first and second electric contact parts (12, 13) wherein the eating body (10) is plate-shaped and comprises an opening (11) forming a substantially central airflow passage in the plate-shaped body (10); wherein the heating element is configured to provide a heating gradient between an outer periphery of the plate-shaped body (10) and the opening (11) therein; wherein the heating element further comprises a mesh material (14) on at least one side of the plate-shaped body (10). A thickness of the plate-shaped body measured in a transversal cross-section thereof perpendicular to sides of the plate-shaped body is variable from the outer periphery of the plate to the opening, and gradually diminishes between the outer periphery and the opening.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an atomizing core and an atomizer. The atomizing core includes a core member, a heating member, a guiding member, and a porous graphene adsorption member. The heating member is disposed on the core member. The guiding member is disposed on the core member and is in fluid communication with an opening of the atomizer. The porous graphene adsorption member is disposed on the heating member. Specifically, porous graphene is a porous material, and the adsorption effect of filler may be improved by the excellent porous properties of porous graphene. In addition, porous graphene is also a self-sterilizing material, which not only improves the filtering effect of the filler but may even make the filtering effect reach medical grade. Most importantly, the problem of dry burning may be avoided by the high melting point of porous graphene, therefore the product safety is greatly improved.

Abstract: A vaporization state recognition method includes: obtaining a heating rate of an atomizing sheet of a vaporizer; and determining a vaporization state of the vaporizer according to the heating rate. In an embodiment, determining the vaporization state of the vaporizer according to the heating rate includes: obtaining a changing trend of the heating rate in a predetermined vaporization time; determining that the atomizing sheet is abnormal or the vaporizer is in a dry heating state in response to the heating rate being in an increasing trend in the predetermined vaporization time; and determining that the vaporizer enters a stable vaporization interval in the determined vaporization time in response to the heating rate being in a declining trend in the predetermined vaporization time.

Abstract: An electronic vaporization device includes: a nozzle integrated condensation cap; and a heating component accommodated in the nozzle integrated condensation cap, the heating component including a heating bowl, a vaporization cavity for accommodating an aerosol-forming substrate being formed in the heating bowl. An accommodating cavity for accommodating the heating component, and a cooling channel and an inhalation channel in communication with the vaporization cavity in sequence, are formed in the nozzle integrated condensation cap.

Abstract: A heating component includes: a heating pot; a self-locking component; and a limiting component. The self-locking component is accommodated in the limiting component and has a locked state of being engaged with the limiting component and an unlocked state of being disengaged from the limiting component. The heating pot is movably accommodated in the limiting component and is movable between a first position and a second position. The heating pot is pressable against the self-locking component. The self-locking component is switchable from the locked state to the unlocked state when the heating pot is pressed at the first position. The self-locking component pushes the heating pot to move to the second position when the self-locking component is switched from the locked state to the unlocked state.

Abstract: A vapor generation device and a susceptor thereof are disclosed. The susceptor is in a blade shape extending in an axial direction of a cavity, and includes: a first part having a first size in a thickness direction, and a second part having a second size in the thickness direction, the second size being greater than the first size. An accommodation cavity extending in the axial direction is further arranged in the second part, and the accommodation cavity is configured to accommodate or encapsulate a temperature sensor that senses a temperature of the susceptor. The vapor generation device and the susceptor of this application encapsulates or accommodates the temperature sensor in the susceptor. Hence, a sensing part may be basically insulated from the impact of the magnetic field, and the susceptor and the temperature sensor may be integrated to increase stability of mounting and accuracy of temperature detecting.

Abstract: A vaporization core for heating and vaporizing an aerosol-generation substrate includes: a first substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, the first surface being provided with a first microgroove array, the first microgroove array including a plurality of first microgrooves, the plurality of first microgrooves guiding a flowing of an aerosol-generation substrate, the first substrate including a dense material; and a first heating element arranged on the second surface for heating the first substrate to vaporize the aerosol-generation substrate in the plurality of first microgrooves.

Abstract: A leakage-proof electronic atomizer includes a shell, a cartridge, a second orifice plate, and a pushing component. The shell is provided with a gas channel. The gas channel includes a gas inlet at one end and a gas outlet at the other end, and the top of the shell is provided with an accommodation cavity with an upper-end opening. The cartridge is detachably arranged in the accommodation cavity, and the pushing component is configured to drive a first orifice plate to slide so that first square holes of the first orifice plate are in communication with second square holes of the second orifice plate, allowing atomized e-liquid in the cartridge to enter into the gas channel.

Abstract: A smoking substitute apparatus comprises: an air inlet; an outlet; an aerosol generator for generating an aerosol from an aerosol precursor for inhalation by a user, the aerosol generator comprising a heating element; an air flow path between the air inlet and the outlet for conveying the aerosol to the user. An upstream portion of the air flow path is disposed between the air inlet and the aerosol generator. The upstream portion is defined at least in part by an inner wall of the apparatus, the inner wall being formed from plastics material by moulding. Electrical connectors are provided for electrically connecting the heating element to a power source. The electrical connectors are at least partially moulded into, and extend along, the inner wall of the upstream portion of the air flow path, thereby increasing the available cross sectional area for air flow and reducing the flow velocity in the upstream portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aerosol generation device (110). In particular, the invention relates to an aerosol generation device configured for adjusting a resistance-to-draw (RTD) of the device and for controlling a supplied power based on the RTD. A first aspect of the invention is an aerosol generation device comprising an aerosol generation unit (130) for generating aerosol and an adjusting unit (200) comprising a movable member (210) and configured for being set to a setting of a plurality of settings for mechanically adjusting the resistance-to-draw (RTD) through a mouthpiece (110) by moving the movable member. The plurality of settings allows a user to consistently and predictably adjust the RTD of the device as preferred.

Abstract: An electronic vaporization device includes: a housing; a vaporization assembly arranged in the housing, the vaporization assembly having a vaporization base; a heat shield arranged in the vaporization base; and a heating pot arranged in the heat shield. An airflow channel for ambient air to enter the heating pot is formed on an outer surface of the heat shield.

Abstract: An aerosol delivery device includes at least one housing structured to retain an aerosol precursor composition, and an atomizer. A microprocessor is configured to operate in an active mode in which the control body is configured to control the atomizer to activate and produce an aerosol from the aerosol precursor composition. A heart rate monitor is configured to obtain biopotential measurements from a user, the biopotential measurements forming an identifier of the user. The microprocessor is operably coupled with the heart rate monitor and is configured to perform a biometric authentication of the user based on the identifier, and to control operation of at least one functional element of the aerosol delivery device based on the biopotential measurements, with the controlling operation of at least one functional element including altering a locked state of the aerosol delivery device based on the biometric authentication.