I did Jojo.

It is classified as Vegetable
Does it come from something larger? Yes.
Does it shine? Yes.
Is it green or black? No.
Is it comforting? No.
Does it refract light? Yes.
Does a basketball player use it? Yes.
Does it get really hot? No.
Can it affect you (cause an effect to you)? Yes.
Is it red? Sometimes.
Can it be used to season foods? Yes.
Does it come in different colors? Probably.
Does it have anything to do with salad? Yes.

I am guessing that it is sweat(perspiration)?

What is perspiration? help.