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Note 3 - Sale of Landec Ag (Details) (USD $) | 0 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended
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Jun. 24, 2012 | Aug. 25, 2013
Note 3 - Sale of Landec Ag (Details) [Line Items] |  |
Number of Licensing Agreements | 2 |
Landec Ag LLC [Member] |  |
Note 3 - Sale of Landec Ag (Details) [Line Items] |  |
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Net of Cash Divested | $ 600,000 |
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business | 400,000 |
Disposal Group, Deferred Gain on Disposal | 300,000 |
Amortization Period Of Deferred Gain Loss On Divestiture Of Investment | 7 years |
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal |  | $ 100,000

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- Definition The excess amount received or due over net assets in a transaction accounted for as a divestiture where a subsidiary, business or operating assets are "sold" by the entity to a newly formed, thinly capitalized, highly leveraged buyer. This gain is not yet recognized and is disclosed on the balance sheet as an offset against the carrying amount of the securities received. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) -Number Topic 5 -Section U + Details
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