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title: "Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Muscle Building and Recovery Protein Powder With Naturally Occurring Glutamine and Amino Acids, Extreme Milk Chocolate, 71 Servings, 2.27kg, Packaging May Vary"
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# Naturally occurring BCAAs & glutamine for recovery Delicious extreme milk chocolate flavor 24g fast-absorbing whey protein per scoop Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Muscle Building and Recovery Protein Powder With Naturally Occurring Glutamine and Amino Acids, Extreme Milk Chocolate, 71 Servings, 2.27kg, Packaging May Vary

**Brand:** optimum nutrition
**Price:** A$275
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💥 Elevate your grind with the gold standard in protein perfection!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Muscle Building and Recovery Protein Powder With Naturally Occurring Glutamine and Amino Acids, Extreme Milk Chocolate, 71 Servings, 2.27kg, Packaging May Vary by optimum nutrition
- **How much does it cost?** A$275 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

- • **Certified Trust:** Informed Choice certified to ensure every scoop is safe and effective for athletes.
- • **Flavor That Wins:** Indulge in rich, smooth extreme milk chocolate that makes every shake a treat.
- • **Effortless Mix & Go:** Ready in seconds—just scoop, shake with water, and fuel your day anytime.
- • **Clean & Lean Nutrition:** Low sugar and fat formula keeps your gains pure and your diet on point.
- • **Muscle Fuel, Fast & Focused:** 24g of premium whey protein isolate powers rapid muscle gain and recovery.

## 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. Packed with naturally occurring BCAAs and glutamine, it supports muscle growth and recovery while being low in sugar and fat. Certified by Informed Choice, this protein powder comes in a rich extreme milk chocolate flavor and mixes easily for convenient nutrition anytime—perfect for goal-driven fitness enthusiasts.

## 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 (91%) [MILK] (WHEY Protein Isolate, WHEY Protein Concentrate, Hydrolysed WHEY Protein Isolate, Emulsifier: SOY Lecithin), Fat-Reduced Cocoa Powder, Flavourings, Sodium Chloride, Thickener (Xanthan Gum), Sweetener (Sucralose). allergen info: WHEY , MILK, SOY P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); Directions Add one rounded scoop to 180 to 200 ml of water or your favourite beverage. Safety Warning May contain- Gluten, Egg, Nuts and Peanuts. Legal Disclaimer Not intended for use by persons under age 18. Do not exceed recommended dosage. Keep out of reach of children. Manufacturer Contact Information 4 Waterside, Dublin 24, Ireland See more

Review: My Ultimate Protein Powder Obsession! - I recently started using the Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Protein in Chocolate Peanut Butter, and I couldn’t be happier with my choice! This protein powder not only tastes fantastic but also mixes well with both water and milk, creating a smooth and enjoyable shake. One of the things I appreciate most is the high-quality ingredients. With naturally occurring glutamine and amino acids, I feel confident that I’m fueling my body with what it needs for muscle recovery and grow. Since I started incorporating this protein into my routine, I’ve noticed a significant boost in my energy levels and overall performance during workouts. The chocolate peanut butter flavor is indulgent without being overly sweet — it’s like a treat after a workout! Overall, I highly recommend Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Protein to anyone looking for a reliable, delicious protein source that delivers on its promises. It’s become a staple in my diet, and I can't imagine training without it!
Review: Up there with the best for texture, taste and impact - Optimum Nutrition is one of my first whey proteins to try and I always go back to it. It is up there as my favourite because of it's texture, taste and impact. I would give it a solid 5/5 for all 3 of these categories. The texture is smooth, with it being able to blend and mix extremely well with your choice of liquid. I personally believe it's best with milk but over time, I have steered to taking whey with water as I want to limit my dairy intake. I noticed quickly that the quality of this product and me using it on a daily basis before/after a workout or even throughout my days, has made a massive impact in my ability to recover and grow. The high protein amount per scoop is phenomenal and so is the value for money with each one of these containers. I've used and tried a lot of flavours but you can't go wrong with anything vanilla.. it's just that delicious.

## 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 |
|---------------|-------|
| - Saturates | 1.8 g |
| - Sugars | 4.1 g |
| ASIN | B000QSTBNS |
| ASIN  | B000QSTBNS |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Allergen Information | Contains: Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Nut, Peanuts, Soy |
| Best Sellers Rank | 158 in Health & Personal Care ( See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care ) 6 in Whey Nutrition Protein |
| Brand | Optimum Nutrition |
| Carbohydrate | 6.8 g |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Country of origin  | United Kingdom |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (88,456) |
| Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (88,456) |
| Date First Available | 9 Jun. 2009 |
| Energy (kJ) | 1554.00 kJ |
| Energy (kcal) | 371.41 kcal |
| Fat | 4.5 g |
| Fibre | 2.5 g |
| Format | Powder |
| Is discontinued by manufacturer  | No |
| Item model number  | 1101492 |
| Manufacturer  | TROFP |
| Manufacturer contact | 4 Waterside, Dublin 24, Ireland |
| Product Dimensions  | 20.48 x 20.48 x 28.38 cm; 2.27 kg |
| Product Name | Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey |
| Protein | 74.0 g |
| Salt | 0.51 g |
| Serving Size | 100 g |
| Units | 2270.0 Grams |
| Weight | 2.27 kg |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Optimum Nutrition
- **Diet type:** Gluten Free
- **Flavour:** Extreme Milk Chocolate
- **Item weight:** 5 Pounds
- **Material Type Free:** Gluten Free
- **Product benefits:** Muscle Growth
- **Protein source:** Whey
- **Recommended uses for product:** During Workout, Post-Workout
- **Servings per container:** 71
- **Unit count:** 2270.0 Grams

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## 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My Ultimate Protein Powder Obsession!
*by C***B on 18 March 2025*

I recently started using the Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Protein in Chocolate Peanut Butter, and I couldn’t be happier with my choice! This protein powder not only tastes fantastic but also mixes well with both water and milk, creating a smooth and enjoyable shake. One of the things I appreciate most is the high-quality ingredients. With naturally occurring glutamine and amino acids, I feel confident that I’m fueling my body with what it needs for muscle recovery and grow. Since I started incorporating this protein into my routine, I’ve noticed a significant boost in my energy levels and overall performance during workouts. The chocolate peanut butter flavor is indulgent without being overly sweet — it’s like a treat after a workout! Overall, I highly recommend Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Protein to anyone looking for a reliable, delicious protein source that delivers on its promises. It’s become a staple in my diet, and I can't imagine training without it!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Up there with the best for texture, taste and impact
*by G***O on 10 August 2024*

Optimum Nutrition is one of my first whey proteins to try and I always go back to it. It is up there as my favourite because of it's texture, taste and impact. I would give it a solid 5/5 for all 3 of these categories. The texture is smooth, with it being able to blend and mix extremely well with your choice of liquid. I personally believe it's best with milk but over time, I have steered to taking whey with water as I want to limit my dairy intake. I noticed quickly that the quality of this product and me using it on a daily basis before/after a workout or even throughout my days, has made a massive impact in my ability to recover and grow. The high protein amount per scoop is phenomenal and so is the value for money with each one of these containers. I've used and tried a lot of flavours but you can't go wrong with anything vanilla.. it's just that delicious.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best protein powder I’ve used — mixes like a dream, tastes solid, delivers results
*by H***Z on 6 October 2025*

I’ve been using Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey for about two months now, and it’s genuinely one of the few supplements I can say I’m really happy with. The first thing that won me over is how effortlessly it mixes. Whether I shake it up in water, stir it into milk, or blend it into a smoothie, there are almost no clumps, no weird gritty bits, just smooth protein every time. That kind of reliability in texture is rare, and it makes taking it feel less like a chore and more like a treat. Taste-wise, the Double Rich Chocolate flavour has become my go-to. It’s rich without being sickly sweet. There’s enough chocolate flavour that I enjoy it straight after workout, but it doesn’t dominate the drink or leave that chemical aftertaste that some powders do. For those days when I want something milder, mixing it with almond milk or adding a splash of cocoa powder gives it a satisfying twist. Performance has been equally impressive. Since adding it to my post-gym routine, I’ve noticed my recovery times are better. My muscles ache less the next day, and I seem to maintain energy a bit more consistently through intense workouts. Also, the macros are solid, 24g protein per scoop, very low sugar and fat, so it helps me hit my goals without feeling like I’m sacrificing flavour or comfort. If there’s anything to critique, it’s that it does contain artificial sweeteners, which bother some people. Also, in very sensitive stomachs, the whey concentrate portion may cause minor bloating if taken on an empty stomach. But for me, those downsides are very minor compared to everything this powder tends to excel at. All in all, this has become a staple for my training days, mornings, and even baking recipes when I need a protein boost. If you want a reliable, tasty, mixable whey that actually seems to help, this is definitely one to grab.

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