Gold Standard 100% Whey Muscle Building and Recovery Protein Powder With Naturally Occurring Glutamine and BCAA Amino Acids, Double Rich Chocolate Flavour, 73 Servings, 2.26 kg

I’ve been using Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey regularly after workouts and it’s a reliable go-to protein powder that mixes well and supports recovery without fuss. ✅ Pros . Mixes easily with water or milk without lumps . Helps support muscle recovery after training . Wide range of flavours to choose from . Good balance of protein per scoop . Trusted brand with consistent quality ❌ Cons . Not the cheapest option per serving . Some flavours are better than others . Slight sweetness that may be too much for some Overall it’s a dependable whey protein that does exactly what you want — supports training and recovery with minimal hassles.

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.

Been using ON for years now. Always beneficial to compliment my workouts. The white chocolate and raspberry is one of my favourite flavours that ON does. Good product like always from ON would definitely recommend.

This is a very good-quality whey protein, and I’ve found it genuinely useful as I get older and it becomes harder to build and maintain muscle. Combined with regular exercise and sensible nutrition, it has helped me support muscle growth and avoid some of the usual aches and pains that come with ageing. The texture mixes well, the Double Rich Chocolate flavour is smooth, and for an extra treat I blend it with frozen fruit, which makes a delicious ice-cold shake. It loses a star only because there are cheaper alternatives available. They’re not quite as good — mostly due to the type of protein used — but value for money is still a factor. Overall, though, this remains one of the best whey options if you want reliable results.

This is my go-to protein powder after trying several budget options (Myprotein, Bulk Powders), and several higher cost options (Sci Mx, ESN, Dymatize). My main reason for choosing this over the competition is how well it dissolves. I use 2 scoops with 500ml of liquid. Whole milk when I'm gaining weight, water when I'm losing weight. In both cases I put it in a shaker with no shaker ball or any other gadgets, shake for about 10 seconds, and I have never once had a clump of undissolved powder. The texture is uniform and smooth every time. In terms of taste, it's just "good". Some protein powder I have found to have an unpleasant taste, and others I have found to have too strong a taste. This is perfectly pleasant, without being overpowering. If you want a shake that tastes like a rich dessert, this is probably not your best option. If you want something that is perfectly palatable without being either chemically, gritty, or too sweet, then I think this is highly worth the money

The taste, ease of use and ingredient quality is unbeatable. Mixes well , a trusted premium product

This is my 3rd 2kg tub of Double Rich Chocolate (used it while doing The Insanity workout and still am with my new routine) and have learnt a few things over the past year: 1) It tastes awesome with milk and for me better than restaurant milkshakes (with water it's not that bad) - personally I use 150ml of semi-skimmed milk for during the day and mix with water post workout. 2) A shaker is a must!!! - I've left mine at work on multiple occasions and even though it says on the tub it's "instantized" and can be spoon stirred it doesn't taste the same without one when mixing it with milk, it won't be that lumpy but it definitely won't be as smooth. I ended up using a whisk because I was desperate! 3) If you've tried this flavor before and found it wasn't sweet enough for your taste try the "Milk Chocolate" / "Extreme Milk Chocolate" (same thing on Amazon) which is a bit sweeter, these are the only two flavors that I've tried and found the Extreme Milk Chocolate a bit too sweet for my liking and also had black/dark bits at the bottom of my shake that don't taste nice (not sure if it's meant to be like that or if I got a dodgy tub) 4) If you don't care about taste know that this product offers a great quality protein (Whey Isolates - one of the quickest absorbing proteins) for post-workouts for the price you pay, the only thing better is Hydrolysate/hydrolyzed protein shakes but these are more expensive. 5) This is NOT a meal replacement shake (only 113 calories per serving, low fat and low carbs/sugars - if you only lived on 3 of these per day you'd probably starve to death), it's ideally for post-workout or to have as a protein top up when you can't meet your daily protein goals with the normal foods that you eat and it also works as a good between meal snack that will keep your hunger at bay for a few hours/keep your metabolism up One last tip that I forgot to mention that I only found out recently to save some money, if you're buying this item and it's "Dispatched from and sold by Amazon" don't forget to buy it using "Subscribe & Save" which will knock 5% off the total price whether you want the next delivery or not. If you don't really want to subscribe because you only want it once just set it to 6 months and remember to cancel the subscription (all done online with a few clicks) before 6 months have passed as you only get charged by Amazon once the product has shipped. Also the price when I first bought this from Amazon back in September 2013 was £42.81 (maybe it was on some special promotion) but it has now jumped to £49.75 in only 6 months!!! Hopefully this price increase doesn't continue to happen since I plan on buying this for the rest of the year!

Very good quality and perfect scoop size, taste is very good