The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the whiteningof natural and manufactured teeth without the use of peroxides or abrasives.The active ingredient in the present invention is "actinidin" (crudeor purified) and is produced from kiwifruit. The present invention providesfor the use of the compositions and methods of the present invention as a toothwhitening agent in a in a strip, tray, floss, dentifrice, rinse, mouthwash ordevices like pastilles, chewing gum or lozenges.
