Composite particles and methods for making the same. An
absorbent material is formed into a particle. An optional performance-enhancing active is coupled to the
absorbent material before, during, or after the particle-forming process, homogeneously and / or in
layers. Additionally, the composite absorbent particle may include a core material. Preferred methods for creating the absorbent particles include a pan agglomeration process, a high shear agglomeration process, a low shear agglomeration process, a
high pressure agglomeration process, a low pressure agglomeration process, a rotary drum agglomeration process, a mix muller process, a roll press compaction process, a pin mixer process, a batch tumble blending mixer process, an
extrusion process, and a fluid
bed process.