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Exhibit 23
CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-8, No. 33-58799) pertaining to the Penford Corporation 1994 Stock Option Plan
and to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form S-8,
No. 33-88946) pertaining to the Penford Corporation Savings and Stock Ownership
Plan of our report dated October 9, 2000, with respect to the consolidated
financial statements of Penford Corporation included in the Annual Report (Form
10-K) for the year ended August 31, 2000.
Seattle, Washington
November 22, 2000 ERNST & YOUNG LLP
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