EXHIBIT 23.1




                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


         We consent to (a) the  incorporation by reference in this  registration
statement of Krantor Corporation on Form S-3 of our reports dated March 18, 1998
and April 4, 1997 on our audits of the  consolidated  financial  statements  and
financial  statement  schedules of Krantor  Corporation as of December 31, 1997,
1996 and 1995 and for the years ended  December  31, 1997,  1996,  1995 and 1994
which  reports are  included  in the 1997 Annual  Report on Form 10-KSB and 1996
Annual  Report  on Form  10-K,  which  are  incorporated  by  reference  in this
Registration Statement on Form S-3 and (b) the reference to us under the heading
"Experts" in the Prospectus which is part of said Registration Statement.


BELEW AVERITT LLP


Dallas, Texas

May 8, 1998


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