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Denatonium

Level 2Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary

Denatonium is a other — Aversive agent to prevent accidental ingestion

Also: Bitrex, Aversion

What it does

Aversive agent to prevent accidental ingestion

Where you'll see it

Denatured alcohol, antifreeze, nail-biting preventions, animal repellents, liquid soaps, shampoos

What the research says

Exposure may be irritating and unpleasant.

Benefits

Most bitter compound known to date.

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): Dilutions of as little as 10 ppm are unbearably bitter to most humans