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Noncontrolling Interests (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Nov. 26, 2023 USD ($)
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |
Noncontrolling interests covenant compliance | Our noncontrolling interests contain restrictive covenants. As of November 26, 2023, we were in compliance with all of these covenants.
Third Party Interest Holder [Member] | General Mills Cereals LLC [Member] |
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |
Noncontrolling Interest Holders Capital Account, General Mills Cereals, LLC | $ 251.5
Preferred distributions variable rate | three-month Term SOFR
Preferred distributions, basis spread on variable rate | 1.86%
Preferred return rate adjustment period | 3 years

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