Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Protein Powder, Mocha Cappuccino, 5 LB
About this product
About this item High-Protein Formula to Support Muscle Health – Delivers 24g of fast-absorbing 100% whey protein per scoop to support post-workout muscle recovery, muscle strength and muscle building when taken over time with regular resistance training.
Enhanced Muscle Recovery With BCAAs – Includes naturally occurring BCAAs and EAAs that help get you back to your best, faster and speed up recovery after intense training sessions.
Optimized Support for Strength & Hypertrophy Goals – Whey protein isolate is the primary ingredient with excess carbs and fat “isolated” out. Ideal for athletes looking to increase muscle strength or boost recovery between workouts.
Mixes Smoothly for Rapid Post-Workout Use – Instantized powder dissolves quickly in water or milk, making it a convenient shake immediately after training.
Backed by thousands of hours of research – For 35 years, athletes have trusted Optimum Nutrition to fuel their training. Optimum Nutrition delivers proven quality. Whey is backed by science and trusted by athletes, we set the Gold Standard in protein
Editor's Take
Amazon and retail reviews are generally positive for this Mocha Cappuccino flavor, with repeated praise for the smooth mixability, coffee-chocolate taste, and easy use in shakes or with milk. Several reviewers say it tastes pleasantly like cappuccino or mocha without being too sweet, and some note it works well as a morning shake.
Some customers, however, describe the flavor as weaker or more chocolate-forward than true cappuccino, and a few say it can be subtle unless mixed with milk or extra coffee flavor. A smaller number of reviewers compare it to other Optimum Nutrition flavors and prefer stronger or sweeter options.
On Reddit and forum-style discussions, the general sentiment around Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey is that it is a reliable, mainstream protein powder with good taste and consistent quality, though flavor preference varies a lot by person. Review blogs also highlight Mocha Cappuccino as one of the more distinctive ON flavors, especially for people who like coffee-and-cocoa profiles.
YouTube search results turned up multiple real review videos about this exact Mocha Cappuccino product, including an explicit flavor review and a separate taste/demo video.
Price History
Specifications
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Product Dimensions | 8.06 x 8.06 x 11.18 inches; 5 Pounds |
| Item model number | 1031685 |
| Department | unisex-adult |
| Date First Available | September 1, 2008 |
| Manufacturer | Glanbia Performance Nutrition |
| ASIN | B002DYJ00C |
| Best Sellers Rank | #22 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #1 in Sports Nutrition Whey Protein Powders #4 in Sales & Deals |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (3,322) |
