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TRANSFERS (TO) FROM NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 6 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2012 | Jun. 30, 2011 | May 31, 2012 Wheat mill and bakery mix operation in North America | Jun. 30, 2012 Joint venture to build and operate a grain terminal in Longview, Washington, U.S. company | May 31, 2012 Joint Venture in South Africa | Jun. 30, 2012 Joint Venture in South Africa | Mar. 31, 2012 Assets management business in Europe VIEs
Noncontrolling Interest. |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Percentage of controlling interest |  |  | 95.00% | 51.00% |  | 50.00% |
Ownership percentage of noncontrolling interest holders |  |  |  | 49.00% |  |  |
Noncontrolling interest |  |  | $ 6 |  |  |  |
Non-controlling interest |  |  |  |  |  |  | 267
Additional percentage of interest acquired (as a percent) |  |  | 63.50% |  |  |  |
Capital contributions from noncontrolling interest | $ 10 | $ 53 |  | $ 6 | $ 4 |  |
Number of third parties in joint venture |  |  |  | 2 |  |  |

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