Bitterant

(This article is about the use as an aversive agent. For use as a food additive, see Bittering agent.) A bitterant (or bittering agent) is a chemical that is added to a product to make it smell or taste bitter. Bitterants are commonly used as aversive agents to discourage the inhalation or ingestion of toxic substances.

Bitterant

(This article is about the use as an aversive agent. For use as a food additive, see Bittering agent.) A bitterant (or bittering agent) is a chemical that is added to a product to make it smell or taste bitter. Bitterants are commonly used as aversive agents to discourage the inhalation or ingestion of toxic substances.