Exhibit 23.1




                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS



We consent to the use of our report dated January 31, 1997,  with respect to the
financial  statements of Dock Resins Corporation  included in the Current Report
on Form  8-K/A  dated  July 3,  1997  of  Landec  Corporation,  filed  with  the
Securities and Exchange Commission.



                                                               ERNST & YOUNG LLP


MetroPark, New Jersey
June 30, 1997