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title: "Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder, Double Rich Chocolate 1.98 Pound (Packaging May Vary)"
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# 5g naturally occurring BCAAs & glutamine Double Rich Chocolate flavor 24g fast-absorbing whey protein Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder, Double Rich Chocolate 1.98 Pound (Packaging May Vary)

**Brand:** optimum nutrition
**Price:** € 104.76
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💥 Fuel your gains with the gold standard in whey protein!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder, Double Rich Chocolate 1.98 Pound (Packaging May Vary) by optimum nutrition
- **How much does it cost?** € 104.76 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

- • **Flavor That Wins:** Indulge in the rich, crave-worthy Double Rich Chocolate that makes fitness feel like a treat.
- • **Clean & Lean Formula:** Low sugar and fat content keeps your nutrition on point without compromise.
- • **Fast-Acting Muscle Fuel:** Naturally occurring BCAAs and glutamine accelerate muscle protein synthesis post-workout.
- • **Elite Protein Powerhouse:** 24g of premium whey protein isolate fuels muscle growth and rapid recovery.
- • **Mixes Instantly, No Clumps:** Award-winning blend dissolves effortlessly for a smooth, delicious shake every time.

## Overview

Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey is the world’s best-selling protein powder, delivering 24g of fast-absorbing whey protein isolate per serving with naturally occurring BCAAs and glutamine to support muscle growth and recovery. Low in sugar and fat, it mixes effortlessly into a smooth, delicious Double Rich Chocolate shake, making it the go-to choice for fitness enthusiasts seeking premium quality and proven results.

## 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 EU- 4, Waterside, Citywest Business Campus, Kingswood Ave, Brownsbarn, Dublin 24, Ireland UK- 3 Romaldkirk Rd, Middlesbrough TS2 1XA

Review: The King of Whey: Best Mixability, Quality, and Naturally Occurring Muscle Fuel! - Why I Swear By It: After trying countless protein powders that were chalky, clumpy, or upset my stomach, I settled on ON Gold Standard years ago. It remains the #1 selling whey protein globally for a reason: it offers premium quality, great flavour, and legendary mixability, making it the perfect post-workout fuel. The Gold Standard Benefits (The Pros): Elite Protein Blend (WPI Focus): This powder utilizes a superior blend, primarily featuring Whey Protein Isolate (WPI), which is filtered for high purity, resulting in a protein-dense serving (around 24g per scoop) with less fat, sugar, and lactose. Unbeatable Mixability: This is its defining feature. It dissolves perfectly with just a few shakes in a standard shaker bottle—no clumps, no grit, and no need for a blender. It mixes seamlessly into water, milk, or even oatmeal. Naturally Occurring BCAAs and Glutamine: It provides over 5 grams of naturally occurring Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) per serving. These are the critical building blocks that quickly initiate Muscle Protein Synthesis (MPS), meaning faster and more effective muscle recovery after tough training sessions. Effective Recovery: I consistently notice a quicker bounce-back and reduced muscle soreness when I use this immediately post-workout. It feeds the muscles exactly what they need, fast. Low in Unwanted Macros: It's kept consistently low in sugar (usually around 1-3g) and fat, ensuring you get maximum protein purity in every serving. Final Verdict: The Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey is, quite simply, the benchmark for performance, taste, and quality in the fitness world. If you want a protein powder that dissolves perfectly, tastes great, and provides the fast-acting, naturally complete amino acid profile your muscles demand, look no further. A reliable, high-quality, 5-star essential for muscle building and recovery.
Review: Tasty, high-quality protein for daily use - I’ve been using this protein daily for months, and it mixes well with water, milk, or even overnight oats. The chocolate flavour is delicious, and I like that it includes extra elements like amino acids. The seal ensures freshness and peace of mind that it hasn’t been tampered with. The only minor frustration is sometimes retrieving the scoop, as it can get buried. Overall, this is a much better option than other brands we’ve tried; great taste, quality, and lasting results. Highly recommended for anyone needing a quick protein boost. This is a smaller size than we normally get but is good value for money for the price. I like that there's no added sugar with the calories almost all coming from the protein.

## 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.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B002DYIZH6 |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Allergen Information | Contains: Milk, Soy |
| Benefits | Muscle Growth |
| Best Sellers Rank | 38 in Health & Personal Care ( See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care ) 2 in Whey Nutrition Protein |
| Brand | Optimum Nutrition |
| Brand Name | Optimum Nutrition |
| Caffeine Content Description | Caffeine Free |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 55,962 Reviews |
| Diet Type | Vegetarian |
| Diet type | Vegetarian |
| Flavour | Double Rich Chocolate |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00748927028614, 00748927051254 |
| Item Dimensions | 15.2 x 15.2 x 25.2 centimetres |
| Item Nype Name | Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey |
| Item Weight | 899 Grams |
| Item weight | 899 Grams |
| Manufacturer | OPTIG |
| Manufacturer Contact Information | EU- 4, Waterside, Citywest Business Campus, Kingswood Ave, Brownsbarn, Dublin 24, Ireland UK- 3 Romaldkirk Rd, Middlesbrough TS2 1XA |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 6026593 |
| Material Type Free | may contain gluten |
| Model Name | Gold Standard Whey Muscle Building And Recovery Protein Powder |
| Model Number | 1111981 |
| 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 748927068801 |
| Unit Count | 899.0 gram |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Optimum Nutrition
- **Diet type:** Vegetarian
- **Flavour:** Double Rich Chocolate
- **Item weight:** 899 Grams
- **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 **Style** 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The King of Whey: Best Mixability, Quality, and Naturally Occurring Muscle Fuel!
*by B***N on 11 December 2025*

Why I Swear By It: After trying countless protein powders that were chalky, clumpy, or upset my stomach, I settled on ON Gold Standard years ago. It remains the #1 selling whey protein globally for a reason: it offers premium quality, great flavour, and legendary mixability, making it the perfect post-workout fuel. The Gold Standard Benefits (The Pros): Elite Protein Blend (WPI Focus): This powder utilizes a superior blend, primarily featuring Whey Protein Isolate (WPI), which is filtered for high purity, resulting in a protein-dense serving (around 24g per scoop) with less fat, sugar, and lactose. Unbeatable Mixability: This is its defining feature. It dissolves perfectly with just a few shakes in a standard shaker bottle—no clumps, no grit, and no need for a blender. It mixes seamlessly into water, milk, or even oatmeal. Naturally Occurring BCAAs and Glutamine: It provides over 5 grams of naturally occurring Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) per serving. These are the critical building blocks that quickly initiate Muscle Protein Synthesis (MPS), meaning faster and more effective muscle recovery after tough training sessions. Effective Recovery: I consistently notice a quicker bounce-back and reduced muscle soreness when I use this immediately post-workout. It feeds the muscles exactly what they need, fast. Low in Unwanted Macros: It's kept consistently low in sugar (usually around 1-3g) and fat, ensuring you get maximum protein purity in every serving. Final Verdict: The Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey is, quite simply, the benchmark for performance, taste, and quality in the fitness world. If you want a protein powder that dissolves perfectly, tastes great, and provides the fast-acting, naturally complete amino acid profile your muscles demand, look no further. A reliable, high-quality, 5-star essential for muscle building and recovery.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tasty, high-quality protein for daily use
*by D***E on 9 November 2025*

I’ve been using this protein daily for months, and it mixes well with water, milk, or even overnight oats. The chocolate flavour is delicious, and I like that it includes extra elements like amino acids. The seal ensures freshness and peace of mind that it hasn’t been tampered with. The only minor frustration is sometimes retrieving the scoop, as it can get buried. Overall, this is a much better option than other brands we’ve tried; great taste, quality, and lasting results. Highly recommended for anyone needing a quick protein boost. This is a smaller size than we normally get but is good value for money for the price. I like that there's no added sugar with the calories almost all coming from the protein.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ about
*by R***A on 18 June 2024*

### Review for Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Protein (Double Rich Chocolate) #### Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I recently purchased the Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Protein in Double Rich Chocolate flavour and I’m thoroughly impressed with the quality and effectiveness of this product. Here’s a detailed review: **High-Quality Protein Source:** Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Protein delivers 24 grams of high-quality protein per serving, sourced from whey protein isolates, concentrates, and peptides. This combination ensures a complete amino acid profile, essential for muscle building and recovery. **Naturally Occurring Glutamine and Amino Acids:** The inclusion of naturally occurring glutamine and essential amino acids, such as BCAAs (branched-chain amino acids), is a significant benefit. These components are crucial for muscle repair, reducing soreness, and promoting overall muscle health. **Delicious Double Rich Chocolate Flavour:** The Double Rich Chocolate flavour is outstanding. It has a deep, rich chocolate taste that is neither too sweet nor artificial. Whether mixed with water or milk, it creates a deliciously smooth and creamy shake that feels like a treat. **Excellent Mixability:** This protein powder mixes exceptionally well, whether using a shaker bottle or a blender. I’ve experienced no clumping issues, and it dissolves quickly, resulting in a silky, lump-free shake every time. **Versatility:** In addition to making protein shakes, I’ve found this powder to be versatile enough to use in various recipes. It enhances the taste and protein content of oatmeal, smoothies, and even baked goods like protein bars and brownies. **Convenient Packaging:** The 899 g container with 29 servings is a convenient size for those who want to try the product without committing to a larger quantity. The packaging is sturdy and keeps the powder fresh, ensuring a high-quality product every time I open it. **Digestibility:** I’ve found this protein powder to be gentle on my stomach. It’s formulated with minimal fillers and high-quality ingredients, making it easy to digest with no issues of bloating or discomfort. **Trusted Brand:** Optimum Nutrition is a well-respected brand in the fitness and nutrition industry. Their commitment to quality and consistency is evident in this product. I trust that I am consuming a premium supplement that supports my fitness goals effectively. **Value for Money:** Considering the quality of the protein and the additional benefits of naturally occurring glutamine and amino acids, this product offers great value for money. It’s an affordable and effective way to meet daily protein requirements. In summary, the Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Protein in Double Rich Chocolate flavour is an exceptional product that excels in taste, mixability, and nutritional content. It’s a fantastic choice for anyone looking to support muscle building and recovery. I highly recommend it to athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a high-quality protein supplement.

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