In this paper, using β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) as the shell material, LCEO (Litsea cubeba essential oil) microcapsules were prepared by various preparation methods, such as grinding, saturated solution, freeze-drying and spray-drying. The encapsulation yield, encapsulation efficiency, retention rate of the microcapsules and the citral content of the microcapsules were investigated. The surface morphologies of the microcapsules were observed using SEM (Scanning Electronic Microscopy); the entrapment efficiencies of the microcapsules were detected ...