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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, 2022 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance at December 31, 2021 | $ 16,414
Foreign exchange | (116)
Balance at March 31, 2022 | 16,298
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Goodwill | 16,298
Foreign exchange | (116)
Taste |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance at December 31, 2021 | 6,555
Foreign exchange | (50)
Balance at March 31, 2022 | 6,505
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Goodwill | 6,505
Foreign exchange | (50)
Scent [Member] |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance at December 31, 2021 | 1,828
Foreign exchange | (11)
Balance at March 31, 2022 | 1,817
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Goodwill | 1,817
Foreign exchange | (11)
Health & Biosciences |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance at December 31, 2021 | 6,749
Foreign exchange | (42)
Balance at March 31, 2022 | 6,707
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Goodwill | 6,707
Foreign exchange | (42)
Pharma Solutions |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance at December 31, 2021 | 1,282
Foreign exchange | (13)
Balance at March 31, 2022 | 1,269
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Goodwill | 1,269
Foreign exchange | $ (13)

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