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                                                                      Exhibit 23






INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
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We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements No.
33-39102 and 333-01275 of Lancaster Colony Corporation on Form S-8 of our
reports dated August 23, 2000, appearing in and incorporated by reference in
this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Lancaster Colony Corporation for the year
ended June 30, 2000.



/S/ Deloitte & Touche LLP



DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Columbus, Ohio
September 25, 2000