A detergent tablet comprises: (a) a compressed solid body portion having at
least one mold in the compressed body portion; and (b) a non-compressed,
gelatinous portion integrally mounted in the mold of the compressed body
portion, wherein the gelatinous portion comprising a thickening system and
at least one detergent active. The thickening system preferably includes a
non-aqueous diluent and a gelling agent and the detergent active is
preferably selected from the group consisting of enzymes, surfactants,
effervescing agents, bleaching agents, silver care agents, builders;, and
mixtures thereof.