I really don't care where it comes from, all I know is that it tastes revolting. One tablespoon full before going to bed, and it send shivers up my spine. One day I remember I stayed over at a friend's place and my mother was not to be outdone and gave me a dose before I left home just so that I wouldn't miss out. The worst was that my friend's mother was not convinced that I already had mine so gave me another dose.