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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net - Movements in Goodwill (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance at December 31, 2020 | $ 5,593
Measurement period adjustments | 0
Foreign exchange | (251)
Balance at March 31, 2021 | 17,104
Goodwill, Acquired During Period | 11,762
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Goodwill | 5,593
Measurement period adjustments | 0
Goodwill, Acquired During Period | 11,762
Foreign exchange | (251)
Taste |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance at December 31, 2020 | 4,859
Foreign exchange | (110)
Balance at March 31, 2021 | 6,603
Goodwill, Acquired During Period | 2,839
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Goodwill | 6,603
Goodwill, Acquired During Period | 2,839
Foreign exchange | (110)
Scent [Member] |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance at December 31, 2020 | 734
Foreign exchange | (12)
Balance at March 31, 2021 | 979
Goodwill, Acquired During Period | 0
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Goodwill | 979
Goodwill, Acquired During Period | 0
Foreign exchange | (12)
Health & Biosciences |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance at December 31, 2020 | 0
Foreign exchange | (107)
Balance at March 31, 2021 | 7,912
Goodwill, Acquired During Period | 7,291
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Goodwill | 7,912
Goodwill, Acquired During Period | 7,291
Foreign exchange | (107)
Pharma Solutions |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance at December 31, 2020 | 0
Foreign exchange | (22)
Balance at March 31, 2021 | 1,610
Goodwill, Acquired During Period | 1,632
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Goodwill | 1,610
Goodwill, Acquired During Period | 1,632
Foreign exchange | $ (22)

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