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title: "Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Protein, Muscle Building Powder with Naturally Occurring Glutamine and Amino Acids, Double Rich Chocolate, 29 Servings, 899 g, Packaging May Vary"
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# Informed Choice certified formula Double Rich Chocolate flavor 24g fast-absorbing whey protein Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Protein, Muscle Building Powder with Naturally Occurring Glutamine and Amino Acids, Double Rich Chocolate, 29 Servings, 899 g, Packaging May Vary

**Brand:** optimum nutrition
**Price:** $115.44
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💥 Fuel your gains with the world’s gold standard protein!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Protein, Muscle Building Powder with Naturally Occurring Glutamine and Amino Acids, Double Rich Chocolate, 29 Servings, 899 g, Packaging May Vary by optimum nutrition
- **How much does it cost?** $115.44 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- optimum nutrition enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted optimum nutrition brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Pure Muscle Fuel:** 24g of premium whey protein isolate per serving powers muscle growth and recovery.
- • **Flavor That Works:** Double Rich Chocolate delivers a reliable, satisfying taste that keeps you coming back.
- • **Low Sugar, Low Fat:** Optimized for lean muscle with minimal sugar and fat to keep your nutrition on point.
- • **Mix & Go Convenience:** Dissolves effortlessly in water for a quick, no-fuss protein boost anytime, anywhere.
- • **Certified Clean Gains:** Informed Choice certification ensures every scoop is tested and trusted for quality.

## Overview

Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey is the world’s best-selling protein powder, delivering 24 grams of fast-absorbing whey protein isolate per serving. Certified by Informed Choice for purity, it supports muscle growth and recovery with naturally occurring BCAAs and glutamine, while being low in sugar and fat. Available in a rich Double Chocolate flavor, it mixes easily for convenient use pre- or post-workout, making it the trusted choice for fitness-focused professionals.

## Description

Product Description Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% WHEY is the world’s best-selling protein powder*. Quick and easy to prepare, our high-quality whey protein is ideal for boosting your protein intake at breakfast, and kick-start muscle protein synthesis before your workout and as part of your recovery routine**. ON whey protein powder is Informed Choice certified and is proven to help you stay on track with your fitness goals. Our award-winning formula contains naturally occurring BCAAs and glutamine, plus 24 grams of high-quality, fast-absorbing whey protein powder with whey protein isolate as the main ingredient that helps with muscle gain and supports recovery* after every training session. Designed for the goal-focused athlete, fitness lovers and those who are looking to get into shape, our ON pre-workout protein powder comes in a variety of great-tasting flavours: double rich chocolate, banana cream, vanilla ice cream, white chocolate raspberry, delicious strawberry and many more. Low quantities of sugar and fat keep things on the healthy side. Gold Standard Whey’s ready-to-mix formula means you can enjoy it any time of day, whether as protein shakes or as an addition to your favourite meals and drinks – our unflavoured protein powder is perfect to create your own tasty recipies. Gold standard whey protein is available in a range of different serving sizes and easy to prepare: simply mix one rounded scoop in 180-240 ml of cold water. ON protein powder is best enjoyed first thing in the morning or/and during the 30 minutes just before or immediately after training. *Source: Euromonitor International Limited; Consumer Health 2023 edition, Sports Protein Powder category, % retail value shares, 2022 data ** Protein supports growth and maintenance of muscle mass: Source EFSA Journal 2010;8(10):1811; 2011;9(6):2203 Ingredients WHEY Protein Blend (93%) [MILK] (WHEY Protein Isolate, WHEY Protein Concentrate, Hydrolysed WHEY Protein Isolate, Emulsifier: SOY Lecithin), Fat-Reduced Cocoa Powder, Flavourings, Thickener (Xanthan Gum), Sweeteners (Sucralose, Acesulfame K) Directions DIRECTIONS: Add 31 g (~ 1 heaped scoop) to 180-240 ml of cold water and stir, shake or blend until dissolved. Safety Warning The recommended daily intake should not be exceeded. Food supplements are not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet. Food supplements should be kept out of reach of children. Legal Disclaimer Not intended for use by persons under age 18. Do not exceed recommended dosage. Keep out of reach of children. Box Contains Each order comes with 1 x Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder Double Rich Chocolate 908 g Manufacturer Contact Information OPTIMUM NUTRITION4 Waterside, Citywest Business Campus,Dublin 24, IrelandGlanbia Nutritionals UK Ltd:One Victoria Square Birmingham B1 1BDgpncustcare@glanbia.com

Review: Sticking with it - This is my third purchase of the product. I've been using this protein for several months and am very happy with it. It is a good quality protein which provides a higher than average amount of protein per serving whilst being low in fat and sugar, something that is important to people with diabetes, like me. Since March I've been on a high protein, calorie controlled diet and have lost almost 3 stones, and this product helped me a lot, though this is NOT a weight loss product. It is a product that makes it much easier for me to achieve my daily protein goals, amongst other things. It has no particular smell and mixes well with water; there is no lumpiness or powdery taste, though the consistency is bit too watery and thus, to me, it tastes a bit bland. I assume that with milk, it would taste creamier, but I never tried it. Since I am on this diet and in order to ensure I consume the nutrients that I need, I add frozen spinach, carrots, fresh fruits and some nuts and seeds to my shake. It tastes much better than on its own. I split it in half and consume it for breakfast and in the evening. On occasion, when I know that I will go swimming, I also add creatine and it is amazing how easier my swim and post swim recovery are when I consume this shake. I have used different protein shakes in the past, but this one is by far the best I tried, in terms of effectiveness and how it makes me feel, it is a good value for money and I intend to stick with it.
Review: The Cathedral of Chalk, the Altar of Gainz - Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5 - The Platonic Ideal of a Shake) Look. Let's not romanticise this. This is not a bespoke elixir hand-mixed by Swiss nutritionists on a mountain. This is the London Underground of protein powders: it’s ubiquitous, slightly gritty if you think about it too much, and it gets an astonishing number of people where they need to go, efficiently and without fanfare. The tub arrives with the reassuring thud of a canonical text. The foil seal parts with a crinkled sigh of purity. The powder itself is a fine, almost penitent dust—the colour of a faded academic robe. Mixing it is a brief, vigorous sacrament that results in a liquid with the texture of a very serious chocolate milkshake that has taken a vow of utility. The taste? It is precisely and honestly 'Extreme Milk Chocolate.' It tastes like chocolate's reliable, slightly dull cousin who works in logistics and always has your back. It is not an experience; it is a transaction. You give it water and a shake, it gives your muscles the alibi they need to recover from the crime scene you made of the gym. It works. It works like a spanner works. It is the fundamental, unsexy tool in the box. Five stars. My muscles have no opinion on terroir or mouthfeel, but they are deeply, structurally grateful. The whey, the truth, and the life.

## Features

- Optimum Nutrition’s Gold Standard 100% WHEY is the world’s best-selling protein powder* designed to support your fitness journey from day one.
- FAST-ABSORBING whey protein with whey protein isolate as the main ingredient helps with muscle gain and supports recovery* after every training session.
- The ON whey protein formula is Informed Choice certified, contains naturally-occurring BCAAs and GLUTAMINE and is LOW IN SUGAR and fat.
- Available in a VARIETY OF SIZES and FLAVOURS: double rich chocolate, banana cream, vanilla ice cream, unflavored protein powder and more.
- EASY & CONVENIENT: mix one scoop in 180-240 ml of cold water; best enjoyed in the morning or/and during the 30 minutes just before or immediately after training.
- *Source: Euromonitor International Limited; Consumer Health 2023 edition, Sports Protein Powder category, % retail value shares, 2022 data.
- ** Source EFSA Journal 2010;8(10):1811; 2011;9(6):2203.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B002DYIZH6 |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Allergen Information | Contains: Milk, Soy |
| Benefits | Muscle Growth |
| Best Sellers Rank | 18 in Health & Personal Care ( See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care ) 2 in Whey Nutrition Protein |
| Brand | Optimum Nutrition |
| Brand Name | Optimum Nutrition |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 123,769 Reviews |
| Diet Type | Vegetarian |
| Diet type | Vegetarian |
| Flavour | Double Rich Chocolate |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00748927022407, 00748927028614, 00748927051254 |
| Item Dimensions | 15.2 x 15.2 x 25.2 centimetres |
| Item Nype Name | Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey |
| Item Weight | 907 g |
| Item height | 9.94 inches |
| Item weight | 907 g |
| Manufacturer | OPTIG |
| Manufacturer Contact Information | <p>OPTIMUM NUTRITION<br />4 Waterside, Citywest Business Campus,<br />Dublin 24, Ireland<br />Glanbia Nutritionals UK Ltd:<br />One Victoria Square Birmingham B1 1BD<br />gpncustcare@glanbia.com</p> |
| Material Type Free | may contain gluten |
| Net Content Volume | 5.63 Litres |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Package Type Name | Bottle |
| Protein Source | Whey |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Post-Workout, Pre-Workout |
| Servings per container | 29 |
| Supplement Formulation | Multi-Supplement |
| Total Servings Per Container | 29 |
| UPC | 748927028614 748927051254 |
| Unit Count | 899.0 Grams |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Optimum Nutrition
- **Diet type:** Vegetarian
- **Flavour:** Double Rich Chocolate
- **Item weight:** 907 g
- **Material Type Free:** may contain gluten
- **Product benefits:** Muscle Growth
- **Protein source:** Whey
- **Recommended uses for product:** Post-Workout, Pre-Workout
- **Servings per container:** 29
- **Unit count:** 899.0 gram

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Flavor** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is protein?**
A: Protein is made up of chains of 20 different amino acids, split into 9 essential amino acids, which cannot be made by the body and need to be eaten from food and 11 non-essential amino acids which the body can make.

**Q: Why is protein important for you?**
A: Protein is an essential nutrient that we can’t live without it. We are literally made of protein, you need it for healthy skin, hair, nails, organs, bones, and muscle, it supports our movement, feeds your immune system and so much more.

**Q: Why Gold Standard 100% Whey?**
A: Optimum Nutrition is the World’s #1 Sports Nutrition brand.* We have been trusted for over 35 years, and conducted over 100k quality and safety checks last year in our own production facilities^. ^Source: based on 2022 outputs

**Q: Whey protein will make me bulky?**
A: False. This is totally untrue, your genetics and your strength training programme dictates how much muscle you build, protein only supports this training.

**Q: Whey protein is bad for my health?**
A: False. There is absolutely no evidence that whey protein causes any negative health effects in healthy adults. Remember, whey protein comes from cheese making and is a food.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sticking with it
*by H***9 on 5 August 2025*

This is my third purchase of the product. I've been using this protein for several months and am very happy with it. It is a good quality protein which provides a higher than average amount of protein per serving whilst being low in fat and sugar, something that is important to people with diabetes, like me. Since March I've been on a high protein, calorie controlled diet and have lost almost 3 stones, and this product helped me a lot, though this is NOT a weight loss product. It is a product that makes it much easier for me to achieve my daily protein goals, amongst other things. It has no particular smell and mixes well with water; there is no lumpiness or powdery taste, though the consistency is bit too watery and thus, to me, it tastes a bit bland. I assume that with milk, it would taste creamier, but I never tried it. Since I am on this diet and in order to ensure I consume the nutrients that I need, I add frozen spinach, carrots, fresh fruits and some nuts and seeds to my shake. It tastes much better than on its own. I split it in half and consume it for breakfast and in the evening. On occasion, when I know that I will go swimming, I also add creatine and it is amazing how easier my swim and post swim recovery are when I consume this shake. I have used different protein shakes in the past, but this one is by far the best I tried, in terms of effectiveness and how it makes me feel, it is a good value for money and I intend to stick with it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Cathedral of Chalk, the Altar of Gainz
*by M***K on 24 January 2026*

Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5 - The Platonic Ideal of a Shake) Look. Let's not romanticise this. This is not a bespoke elixir hand-mixed by Swiss nutritionists on a mountain. This is the London Underground of protein powders: it’s ubiquitous, slightly gritty if you think about it too much, and it gets an astonishing number of people where they need to go, efficiently and without fanfare. The tub arrives with the reassuring thud of a canonical text. The foil seal parts with a crinkled sigh of purity. The powder itself is a fine, almost penitent dust—the colour of a faded academic robe. Mixing it is a brief, vigorous sacrament that results in a liquid with the texture of a very serious chocolate milkshake that has taken a vow of utility. The taste? It is precisely and honestly 'Extreme Milk Chocolate.' It tastes like chocolate's reliable, slightly dull cousin who works in logistics and always has your back. It is not an experience; it is a transaction. You give it water and a shake, it gives your muscles the alibi they need to recover from the crime scene you made of the gym. It works. It works like a spanner works. It is the fundamental, unsexy tool in the box. Five stars. My muscles have no opinion on terroir or mouthfeel, but they are deeply, structurally grateful. The whey, the truth, and the life.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tastes amazing
*by A***R on 17 January 2026*

This protein powder is great. I’ve used protein fo about 12 years now and very rarely have I enjoyed the flavour and they have a funny off putting smell. I will be sticking with this from now on. It mixes smooth, It smells great and tastes great. I am actually really enjoying drinking it. Would defiantly recommend. I have the double rich chocolate flavour.

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