Acquisition - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended			9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012	Nov. 30, 2012	Aug. 31, 2013 Wuhan Asia-Pacific Condiments Co. Ltd (WAPC) [Member]	May 31, 2013 Wuhan Asia-Pacific Condiments Co. Ltd (WAPC) [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition purchase price				$ 146.7
Cash paid	130.0	0		130.0
Other liabilities				16.7
Annual sales					122
Business acquisition valuation of assets allocated to tangible assets				31.1
Business acquisition valuation of assets allocated to other intangible assets				37.7
Business acquisition valuation of assets allocated to goodwill	1,756.4	1,667.0	1,695.3	77.9
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual				26.7
Acquisition related costs				$ 4.1