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.