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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the reference to us under the heading "Auditor" in the Statement of Additional Information of VIP Value Portfolio, which is included in Post-Effective Amendment No. 48 to the Registration Statement No. 811-3329 on Form N-1A of Variable Insurance Products Fund.

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/s/Deloitte & Touche LLP

Deloitte & Touche LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

February 23, 2001