Exhibit 23.1

            CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We have issued our report  dated March 5, 2004,  accompanying  the  consolidated
balance sheet of Synergy Brands,  Inc. and  Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2003
and the related consolidated statements of operations,  changes in stockholders'
equity and  comprehensive  loss and cash flows for the years ended  December 31,
2003 and 2002 included in the 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K of Synergy Brands,
Inc. and  Subsidiaries  which is incorporated by reference in this  registration
statement  on Form S-3/A.  We consent to the  incorporation  by reference in the
Registration Statement of the aforementioned report and to use of our name as it
appears under the caption "Experts".


/s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP
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GRANT THORNTON LLP
New York, New York
March 2, 2006