Abstract: The present invention provides a deformable water soluble or water dispersible outer pouch containing a detergent composition, the detergent composition comprising at least one phase in solid form and at least one liquid phase with at least one solid phase predominantly surrounded by a liquid phase. The pouches exhibit good physical and chemical stability and can also provide for sequential release of its ingredients.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for use in a dishwasher which is provided in the form of a tablet. The inventive composition is characterized by a base composition which essentially carries out its function during the main cleaning cycle of the dishwasher, and is also characterized by at least one particle. Said particle has at least one core that comprises at least one substance which essentially carries out its function during the rinse cycle of the dishwasher. The particle also has a coating which, for the most part, completely surrounds the core(s). Said coating comprises at least one compound whose solubility increases with a declining concentration of a specific ion in the surrounding medium. The at least one particle is arranged in or on the tablet in such a way that the surface of the particle(s) is, at most, partially in direct contact with the surface of the base composition surrounding this/these particles.