The invention relates to a high-efficiency compound food
preservative and a preparation method thereof. The
preservative comprises the following raw materials in parts by weight: 5-8 parts of
lotus leaves, 2-4 parts of bamboo leaves, 1-2 parts of
honeysuckle flowers, 1-2 parts of
cassia seeds, 2-3 parts of table salt and 1-2 parts of auxiliary agents. The preparation method comprises the followingsteps: pretreatment of raw materials; preparation of a
lotus leaf extracting solution; preparation of a bamboo leaf extracting solution; preparation of a
honeysuckle flower extracting solution; preparation of a
cassia seed extracting solution; mixing, compounding and concentration; addition of the auxiliary agents; addition of the table salt; and
drying treatment. The food
preservative is prepared from natural, harmless and low-cost raw materials, so the cost of the preservative is reduced and also the defect of
health hazard of traditional preservatives is solved; and the preparation methodof the compound food preservative provided by the invention is simple and easy in operation, and the compound food preservative is free of substances harmful to a
human body, colorless and tasteless,does not affect the
mouthfeel of food, and has good safety, relatively low cost of investment, suitability for
mass production and extensive prospects of application.