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Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Double Rich Chocolate 899g

Exercise & Performance

Weight Management

24 g whey protein per serving

5.5 g naturally occurring BCAAs

Supports muscle growth & repair

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    Pescatarian

Was: €53.30

Current price: €36.00

€4.00/100 g

SKU: 076739

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Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Double Rich Chocolate 899g

Was: €53.30

Current price: €36.00

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Per serving (31g)

Protein

24g

Energy

116Kcal (374/100g)

Fat

1.4g (saturates 0.5g)

Carbs

1.6g

Salt

0.12g

Sugars

1g

  • THE WORLD’S BESTSELLING WHEY PROTEIN POWDER
  • OPTIMUM NUTRITION FOR MUSCLE SUPPORT & REPAIR
  • 24g HIGH PROTEIN – HELPS BUILD AND MAINTAIN MUSCLE

OPTIMUM NUTRITION has been trusted to provide the highest quality in post-workout recovery, pre-workout energy, and on-the-go sports nutrition products for over 30 years and in 90+ countries worldwide. We hold ourselves to the highest production standards, all so you can unlock your body’s full potential. Optimum Nutrition’s GOLD STANDARD 100% WHEYTM is the world’s best-selling whey protein. It delivers 24 g of whey protein to support muscle growth. After training, your body uses protein to help repair and rebuild muscle fibres.

Each great tasting serving contains 24 g of premium whey protein to support muscle growth and 5.5 g of naturally occurring BCAAs. All with just 1.4 g of fat, 1 g of sugars, and with 1.6 g of carbs. GOLD STANDARD 100% WHEYTM is best enjoyed first thing in the morning and/or during the 30 minutes just before or immediately after training. Simply mix one rounded scoop (31 g) with 180-240 ml (6-8 oz) of water in an ON shaker.°Source Euromonitor International Limited; Consumer Health 2020 edition, Sports Protein Powder category. % retail value shares, 2019 data.

Full 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).

May contain gluten, eggs, nuts, and peanuts.

For allergens, see ingredients in bold.

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Per 100g / Per 31g Serving
Energy 1565kJ / 485kJ / 374kcal / 116kcal
Fat 4.6g / 1.4g
of which saturates 1.7g / 0.5g
Carbohydrates 5.3g / 1.6g
of which sugars 3.2g / 1.0g
Protein 76g / 24g
Salt 0.38g / 0.12g

May contain gluten, eggs, nuts, and peanuts.

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Directions:

Add 31 g (~ 1 heaped scoop) to 180-240 ml of cold water and stir, shake or blend until dissolved.

Store in a cool, dry place.

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Double chocolate, double nice!

5 stars

Verified Purchaser

This is a great flavour and for £30 I'll always buy this. I have this everyday either as shake, a smoothy, with yoghurt, or with oats.

Laura - 1 day ago

Gold standard

5 stars

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Very good

Ash - 1 day ago

ON

5 stars

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Really a gold

Ajay Aniyan - 2 days ago

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Current price: €36.00

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€4.00/100 g

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899 g

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