Described herein are oral care compositions comprising (i) a peroxide whitening agent, and (ii) an abrasive in the form of particles, wherein the particles are pre-coated with a coating layer composed of a coating material selected from at least one substantially saturated C12-C30 fatty acid, at least one monosaturated C12-C30 fatty acid, and at least one silicone polymer, or any mixture of two or more thereof.