smoked paprika seasoning

“Seasoning” usually refers to flavoring, which can come from a wide range of sources, from natural plants and minerals to synthetic chemicals. Here are some common sources:
Natural Sources
Plants: Many seasonings come from the roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits or seeds of plants, such as chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric powder, star anise, cinnamon, allspice, and pepper.
Minerals: for example, table salt is extracted from seawater and is one of the important flavorings.
Synthetic sources
Chemical synthesis: some seasonings are manufactured by chemical synthesis, e.g. monosodium glutamate (MSG), which is used to enhance the freshness of food.
There is a wide variety of seasonings and different cultures and culinary traditions use different seasonings to enrich the flavor of food.