EXHIBIT 23.1

                    CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


To Neose Technologies, Inc.:


As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this S-8 Registration Statement of our report dated January 28,
2000 included in Neose Technologies, Inc.'s Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1999 and to all references to our firm included in this
Registration Statement.

/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP


Philadelphia, Pa.
October 11, 2000