Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net - Movements in Goodwill (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2021	$ 16,414
Foreign exchange	(116)
Balance at March 31, 2022	16,298
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	16,298
Foreign exchange	(116)
Taste
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2021	6,555
Foreign exchange	(50)
Balance at March 31, 2022	6,505
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	6,505
Foreign exchange	(50)
Scent [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2021	1,828
Foreign exchange	(11)
Balance at March 31, 2022	1,817
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	1,817
Foreign exchange	(11)
Health & Biosciences
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2021	6,749
Foreign exchange	(42)
Balance at March 31, 2022	6,707
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	6,707
Foreign exchange	(42)
Pharma Solutions
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2021	1,282
Foreign exchange	(13)
Balance at March 31, 2022	1,269
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	1,269
Foreign exchange	$ (13)