The application discloses cherry essence, and a preparation method thereof. The cherry essence comprises the following components in parts by weight: 80-98 parts of
propylene glycol; 0.5-3 parts of
benzaldehyde; 0.5-3 parts of
ethyl acetate; 0.1-1 part of
acetic acid; 0.1-1 part of gamma-decalactone; 0.1-0.8 part of
ethyl butyrate; 0.01-0.2 part of
butyric acid; 0.005-0.03 part of
isoamyl alcohol; and 0.005-0.03 part of
butanol. The preparation method comprises the following steps: taking all components of the cherry essence according to the proportion requirements, stirring all components of the cherry essence in a stirring container for 10-15 minutes, and then storing the mixture in a storage container. The cherry essence can be used as a
food additive, and can be used in various foods to enhance the natural cherry
aroma and natural taste of the foods. The
aroma quality and stability of the cherry essence are superior to those of the same kind of essence in China.