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Noncontrolling Interests (Details) (USD $)
In Millions |
12 Months Ended |
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May 29, 2011
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| Noncontrolling Interest (Details) | Â |
| Noncontrolling Interest in General Mills Cereals, LLC | $ 242.3 |
| Minority Interest Dividend Requirements Of Preferred Stock | The holder of the Class A Interests receives quarterly preferred distributions from available net income based on the application of a floating preferred return rate, currently equal to the sum of three-month LIBOR plus 65 basis points, to the holder’s capital account balance established in the most recent mark-to-market valuation (currently $248.1 million). |
| Noncontrolling Inerest Holders Capital Account, General Mills Cereals, LLC | 248.1 |
| Minority Interest Description | In addition, we have seven foreign subsidiaries that have minority interests totaling $4.4 million |
| Other Minority Interests | $ 4.4 |