The invention relates to a high-purity
capsaicin composition and a preparation method and application thereof, the total content of
capsaicin and
dihydrocapsaicin in the composition is greater than or equal to 98.5%, the balance is impurities, the impurities comprise cis-
capsaicin, the content of the cis-capsaicin in the composition is less than or equal to 1.0%, and the
mass ratio of capsaicin to
dihydrocapsaicin in the composition is (1.5-2.5): 1; when capsaicin and
dihydrocapsaicin are sequentially prepared, the
crystallization mother liquor and the eluent are recycled, the utilization efficiency of materials is improved, and the method has the advantages of being easy and convenient to operate, better in cost, capable of reducing emission of three wastes, suitable for industrial production and the like; the high-purity capsaicin composition has the advantages of high purity, stable components, natural taste, good
thermal stability and the like, and can be used as a
food additive.