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Document And Entity Information
6 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2011
Jan. 13, 2012
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name Artisanal Brands, Inc.  
Document Type 10-Q  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --05-31  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   25,232,982
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Central Index Key 0000945634  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No  
Document Period End Date Nov. 30, 2011  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2