Stain-removing oral compositions, such as gum compositions are hereinprovided. The compositions include an orally acceptable carrier and a stain-removing anionic surfactant. The surfactant includes a fatty acid salt havingat least one hydroxyl functionality. The fatty acid salt may be a salt ofricinoleic acid, and may be combined with a chelating agent and/or anabrasive. The chelating agent may be a polyphosphate and the abrasive may be asilica abrasive.
