1. Gold Standard 100% Whey

Each serving of the world’s best-selling whey protein powder provides 24 grams of high-quality whey protein primarily from Whey Protein Isolate, which has had excess carbohydrates, fat, and lactose ‘isolated’ out using sophisticated filtering technologies. The powder is also instantized for easy mixing using just a glass and spoon. With more than 20 different flavors – including naturally flavored options – there’s no doubt this is the Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein.

Best quality + best value = gold standard

Best Quality

Whey protein is popular with active adults because it digests rapidly and is a rich source of amino acids to support muscle recovery.* Whey protein isolates are the purest form of whey and the primary ingredient in Gold Standard 100% Whey. Each serving provides 24 grams of rapidly digesting whey protein with low levels of fat, cholesterol, lactose and other stuff you can do without. There’s no doubt this is the standard all other proteins are measured against.

Best Value

Do the Math: Compare the Cost Per Serving to other protein powders and you’ll realize the Gold Standard difference. It’s easy to calculate. Just take the price of your protein product and divide it by the number of servings in the tub. That’s how much protein you’re getting for your dollar. Gold Standard 100% Whey provides ON’s legendary quality with exceptional Cost Per Serving value.

BEYOND THE BASICS

• Packed with Whey Protein Isolates
• Provides Whey Protein Microfractions
• More than 5 Grams of BCAAs
• Over 4 Grams of Glutamine & Glutamic Acid
• Instantized to Mix with a Spoon

NECK BANDS

Tubs of Gold Standard 100% Whey have a gold hologram seal on the black plastic neck band. Platinum series products have a clear neck band with silver hologram. Other powdered products have either black, silver, or clear plastic neck bands without holograms.

TUB DESIGN

The crease on the bottom of U.S. made tubs of protein is a mold mark from plastic thermoforming. It looks the same on every tub and is normal. Tubs produced in the U.K. have a circular indentation without a line running across the bottom. This is normal for European made tubs.

DATE & BATCH CODES

On the bottom or side of protein tubs you’ll find ink jet printing listing a manufacture date, expiration date and batch code. Powdered products have a 2-year shelf life, so the dates should be 2 years apart. On bottles of capsules, tablets and softgels, the dates and batch code are printed on the side in white.

VACUUM BARRIERS

Under the cap of protein tubs is a cardboard vacuum barrier that helps hold powder in place during shipping. This round disk is not for sanitation and is not glued into place. It is common for the cardboard to stick under the cap. The round seal under the caps of bottles containing capsules, tablets and softgels is glued down and typically won’t stick under the cap.

NEW LOOK, SAME TRUSTED QUALITY

The world’s best-selling whey protein powder has a new look. Because the transition is a process, you may receive either of these designs depending on where or when you purchase. Keep in mind both GOLD STANDARD 100% WHEY label designs are authentic and feature the additional quality markers highlighted on this page. For details, please contact indiacustomercare@glanbia.com if you’re in India, or contact us directly here for everywhere else.

INTERNATIONAL AUTHENTICITY

Our products vary slightly from region to region in design, formulation, and features. Please check the links below for your local region’s Authentication Tips:
Europe Authentication 
CIS Authentication
India Authentication 
Latin America Authentication
China Authentication
Turkey Authentication