Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]

Carrying Amount of Goodwill [Table Text Block]

Carrying amount of goodwill
	U.S.
	Morning					North
	Foods &			U.S.	America					Asia		Consoli-
(millions)	Kashi		Snacks			Other		Europe		Pacific		dated
December 31, 2011	$	80	$	3,257	$	202	$	57	$	27	$	3,623
Currency translation adjustment		-		-		-		5		-		5
March 31, 2012	$	80	$	3,257	$	202	$	62	$	27	$	3,628

Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization [Table Text Block]

Intangible assets subject to amortization
		Gross carrying amount				Accumulated amortization
		March 31,		December 31,		March 31,		December 31,
(millions)		2012		2011		2012		2011
Trademarks	$	19	$	19	$	17	$	17
Other		41		41		32		32
Total	$	60	$	60	$	49	$	49

Intangible Assets not Subject to Amortization [Table Text Block]

Intangible assets not subject to amortization
		Total carrying amount
		March 31,		December 31,
(millions)		2012		2011
Trademarks	$	1,443	$	1,443