Compositions containing extract of C. ternatea flower and methods of extracting the extract and forming such composition are disclosed. Such compositions contain superior attributes as colorants, and may also include one or more of beta-carotene, beta-carotene extract, turmeric extract, or annatto extract and/or other suitable known colorants. Such compositions may be stabilized in a powder, crystal, or other solid form, or may be dissolved, suspended, or otherwise contained in solution. The extract may be produced via certain methods such as polar solvent extract, supercritical fluid extraction, expression, enfleurage, as well as other techniques. The stabilized compositions may further include a pH-modifying component for establishing or changing a pH level of a solution into which the composition is placed.
