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Inventories - Major Classes of Inventories (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 25, 2012	May 27, 2012
Inventories [Line Items]
Raw materials and packaging	$ 726.1	$ 563.8
Work in process	187.6	96.5
Finished goods	1,247.7	1,122.4
Supplies and other	87.7	86.9
Total	$ 2,249.1	$ 1,869.6

Carrying amount, net of reserves and adjustments, as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods which are partially completed. This inventory is generally comprised of raw materials, labor and factory overhead costs, which require further materials, labor and overhead to be converted into finished goods, and which generally require the use of estimates to determine percentage complete and pricing.

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