Stain-removing oral compositions, such as gum compositions are herein
provided. The compositions include an orally acceptable carrier and a
stain-removing anionic surfactant. The surfactant includes a fatty acid
salt having at least one hydroxyl functionality. The fatty acid salt may
be a salt of ricinoleic acid, and may be combined with a chelating agent
and/or an abrasive. The chelating agent may be a polyphosphate and the
abrasive may be a silica abrasive.