A method for manufacturing a molded detergent composition is provided. The
method includes a step of mixing a hydrated component and a hydratable
component to provide a mixture, and molding the mixture to provide a
molded detergent composition having a melting point greater than about
30.degree. C. The hydrated component has a melting point below about
100.degree. C. and includes a transhydration product of anhydrous material
and water of hydration. The anhydrous material has a melting point greater
than about 300.degree. C. The hydratable component includes water, if
present at all, at a level of less than about 2 wt. % based on the weight
of the hydratable component. The hydratable component of the water of a
molded detergent composition is provided.
