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Document and Entity Information
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9 Months Ended | |
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May 31, 2014
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Jul. 02, 2014
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| Document And Entity Information [Abstract] | ||
| Document Type | 10-Q | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Document Period End Date | May 31, 2014 | |
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2014 | |
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q3 | |
| Trading Symbol | PENX | |
| Entity Registrant Name | PENFORD CORP | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000739608 | |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --08-31 | |
| Entity Filer Category | Accelerated Filer | |
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 12,705,538 |