1 Exhibit 23 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT - - ----------------------------- We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 33-39102 of Lancaster Colony Corporation on Form S-8 of our reports dated August 30, 1994, appearing in and incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Lancaster Colony Corporation for the year ended June 30, 1994. /S/ Deloitte & Touche LLP DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Columbus, Ohio September 21, 1994 40