| Cover | Jul. 23, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jul. 23, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | INGREDION INCORPORATED |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 1-13397 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 22-3514823 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 5 Westbrook Corporate Center, |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Westchester, |
| Entity Address, State or Province | IL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 60154 |
| City Area Code | 708 |
| Local Phone Number | 551-2600 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | INGR |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001046257 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
