The invention relates to the technical field of food additives, in particular to an antioxidant food additive processing method, which comprises the following steps: S1, preparing raw materials: after selecting the raw materials, selecting high-quality raw materials including papain, an acidity regulator, a colouring agent, sorbitol, potassium ferrocyanide, an eluent and Pu'er tea leaves, and preparing purified water used during processing; S2, performing raw material blending: putting the acidity regulator, the colouring agent, the sorbitol and the potassium ferrocyanide into a blending container according to a certain proportion; and S3, performing dissolving treatment: mixing the acidity regulator, the colouring agent, the sorbitol and the potassium ferrocyanide in the blending container according to the proportion, and then adding purified water. According to the invention, the processed food additive can effectively obtain high-content tea polyphenols, is an extracted pure natural antioxidant, has good oxidation resistance and antibacterial effect, and can inhibit bacteria, prolong the shelf life, improve food quality, prevent food spoilage and prolong the food shelf life.