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                                                        Exhibit 23





INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
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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 29, 1995, appearing in and incorporated by reference in this Annual
Report on Form 10-K of Lancaster Colony Corporation for the year ended June 30,
1995.



/S/ Deloitte & Touche LLP



DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Columbus, Ohio
September 21, 1995