--- product_id: 2870213 title: "Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Protein Powder, Mocha Cappuccino, 5 LB" brand: "optimum nutrition" price: "R5382" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/2870213-optimum-nutrition-gold-standard-whey-protein-powder-mocha-cappuccino-5 store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 5.5g BCAAs for rapid recovery 24g fast-absorbing whey protein Instantized powder for smooth mix Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Protein Powder, Mocha Cappuccino, 5 LB **Brand:** optimum nutrition **Price:** R5382 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔥 Sip the Gold Standard, fuel your next-level grind! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Protein Powder, Mocha Cappuccino, 5 LB by optimum nutrition - **How much does it cost?** R5382 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/2870213-optimum-nutrition-gold-standard-whey-protein-powder-mocha-cappuccino-5) ## 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 - • **Recovery Accelerator:** Packed with 5.5g of naturally occurring BCAAs and EAAs to speed up post-workout recovery and reduce downtime. - • **Effortless Mixability:** Instantized powder dissolves instantly in water or milk—no clumps, no hassle, just smooth mocha cappuccino flavor. - • **Muscle Fuel Powerhouse:** Delivers 24g of premium 100% whey protein per scoop to maximize muscle growth and strength gains. - • **Clean & Trusted Formula:** Gluten-free, banned substance tested, and crafted with 35 years of research-backed quality assurance. - • **Flavor That Keeps You Coming Back:** Indulgent mocha cappuccino taste that turns your protein shake into a daily ritual, not a chore. ## Overview Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Protein Powder in Mocha Cappuccino flavor offers 24g of fast-absorbing whey protein per serving, enhanced with 5.5g BCAAs for superior muscle recovery. Gluten-free and banned substance tested, this instantized powder mixes smoothly for a delicious, convenient post-workout shake trusted by athletes worldwide for over 35 years. ## Description Optimum Nutrition GOLD STANDARD 100% WHEY Protein powder supports muscle and post-workout recovery with 24g of quality protein; gluten free with 5.5g of naturally occurring BCAAs and 11g of naturally occurring EAAs per serving to support muscle recovery. ON's Gold Standard Whey is Banned Substance Tested so you can trust the protein powder you are consuming! It’s crafted to be a complete; fast-digesting protein with whey protein isolate as the primary source – a filtered form of whey that can support protein goals for people at every level of fitness – from daily runners and gym-goers to competitive strength athletes and everyone in between. With great-tasting flavor options; satisfying texture; and easy mixing with only a glass and spoon; you’ll always look forward to getting the protein you want in your active; performance-driven lifestyle. Try using Gold Standard Whey in your favorite recipes to plus-up your protein intake! It’s everything you’ve come to expect from OPTIMUM NUTRITION: The World’s #1 Sports Nutrition Brand. ## Features - GOLD STANDARD WHEY PROTEIN - 24 g of premium whey protein per scoop from whey protein isolate and concentrate to help build and maintain lean muscle when paired with regular resistance training. - ANYTIME FORMULA - A great choice post run or lift, between meals, with a meal, or any time of day when you need extra protein. - POST WORKOUT RECOVERY - Loaded with 5.5 g of naturally occurring BCAAs (branched-chain amino acids) and 11 g of essential amino acids (EAAs) to supercharge recovery and get the most out of your workouts. - TRUSTED AND SAFE - Banned-substance tested and made by the world’s #1 sports nutrition brand - The Gold Standard for protein quality so you feel comfortable and safe down to the last scoop! - INSTANTIZED FORMULA - Ultra easy mixing, no clumps. Just shake, stir, or blend one scoop with 6–8 oz of water, milk, or your favorite beverage for about 20 seconds. - 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 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | B002DYJ00C | | Date First Available | September 1, 2008 | | Department | unisex-adult | | Item Model Number | 1031685 | | Manufacturer | Glanbia Performance Nutrition | | Product Dimensions | 8.06 x 8.06 x 11.18 inches; 5 pounds | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Optimum Nutrition - **Flavor:** Mocha Cappuccino - **Item Weight:** 2.27 kg - **Material Type Free:** Gluten Free - **Servings per Container:** 71 ## Images ![Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Protein Powder, Mocha Cappuccino, 5 LB - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71jjwPJtlXL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Flavor** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Will I be able to make all kinds of gains?** A: Yes ! This is like manna from heaven. In fact, once I started using this, I quit not only working out and still gained muscle mass. I also quit my job and now devote my time to sitting on the couch and playing on the Xbox. And I'm still gaining muscle, about 5 pounds a week. I won a $100,000 scratcher last month the money from which I'm using to find a cure for cancer. I'm just about there ! **Q: Body Fortress Super Advanced has 30 gr protein per scoop, and ON has 24 gr. what's the difference?** A: ON Gold Standard has a 31g serving size, and Body Fortress Super Advanced Isolate has a 38g serving size. Larger serving size = more protein. It's really as simple as that. It's got nothing to do with the "bro science" in some of the answers. To be sure, if you convert them to the same 31 gram serving size, then ON has 24 grams of protein, and Body Fortress has 24.5 grams of protein. Companies play around with the serving sizes so they can put "60 grams of protein!!!!!!" in the advertising, but if you do the math, then it's usually about the same amount. **Q: Will consuming more whey (protein) help my rotator cuff tear heal?** A: There is NO healing of a rotator cuff tear...none! This has to be surgically repaired. IF you're lucky, you may be able to have an endoscopic repair which takes much less time to recover. Otherwise, you will have to have a "full Open" repair which is much more involved and takes longer to heal. Trust me, I have been there...3 times all coming from very heavy benches and they were all "full open repairs." The first one I had was only a 1 centimeter tear and it never healed in 3 years. IF you have a true torn rotator cuff, NOTHING, (except surgery), will correct the problem. ANYBODY who tells you they had one and they did this and that and it finally healed up didn't have a tear to begin with. More likely just a bad strain or severe inflammation from overworking the deltoid area. And be prepared for lots of rehab work and it will take you from 9-12 months to get back to where you were before the tear. **Q: Is there a reason why the 5 lb is so much thicker than the 2 lb? i tried the 2 lb, liked it, and order 5...outside of jug seems the same...** A: Get something like an "AMIR 500g/0.01g Digital Kitchen Scale". They're twelve bucks & quite accurate. I suspect the powder is compressed, making the scoops a bit heavy. Measuring by weight instead of volume should provide more consistent results. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Optimum Nutrition Whey Gold Standard vs. Now Sports Whey Isolate *by on Reviewed in the United States April 11, 2015* Nutritionals are easy since they are clearly stated on the label, but having never tasted a whey supplement before, I didn't know what to expect taste-wise from a artificially sweetened vs. a more natural product. So I bought two tubs to compare side by side. My selections were the ON Gold Standard Mocha Cappuccino, and the NOW Sports Dutch Chocolate. Here goes a very detailed comparison of the two.* Nutritionals and label:Both pack 120 calories. ON has 24gr of proteins, while NOW has the slightly higher 25gr. Both offer some of the highest protein / calories ratio among the plethora of whey supplements available in the market. I don't think that 1gr is significant enough to sway anybody's decision, and the nutrition labels are never 100% accurate anyway. (ON = NOW)ON is a protein blend, while NOW is a whey isolate. However, going back to the nutritionals, it is obvious that the majority of the ON blend is made of whey isolate as well. At the end of the day, and given that they are both whey based, what matters is the protein / calorie ratio. (ON = NOW)Both are made in the USA, which often indicates higher quality control in production. ON however also states that they use "domestic and international ingredients", and who knows what that means. (ON = NOW)ON is flavored with cocoa, coffee, sucralose, acesulfame potassium and other undisclosed "flavorings". NOW on the other hand only has cocoa, "natural flavors", xylitol and stevia. While the latter two are not ideal, NOW at least uses all natural products and definitely has ON beat. In addition, ON has a bunch of enzyme additives, purportedly to ease digestion, but I don't see why they are needed, and I'd rather do without them. (NOW > ON)Overall: NOW > ON* Mixability:I went with the worst case scenario, and mixed both with about 6 oz of cold water in a glass, and simply hand stirred with a spoon. ON was amazing, it dissolved almost completely as soon as it touched the water, and after a few seconds of stirring it was as smooth as it gets. Mixing NOW was not as easy but still okay; it first had a sticky consistency and required about 30 seconds of rigorous stirring, but the final mixture was as good as ON. If you have a shaker or blender, you will notice absolutely no difference between the two. (ON = NOW)* Aroma:ON powder smells just like any instant hot chocolate mix. When added water, coffee becomes more pronounced, and smells of more like an instant mocha cappuccino mix. Quite pleasant, no artificial or out-of-place aromas.NOW powder smells like very mild milk chocolate, but then a more chemical, sour milk/kefir-like aroma becomes noticeable. It is by no means unpleasant, but you know right away that you are drinking a supplement product. With water the nose of the powder stays pretty much the same.Overall: ON > NOW* Texture in mouth:Both were smooth, but thin, and not oily or thick. Neither one had any hint of graininess. They pretty much kept the mouthfeel of water. (ON = NOW)* Taste:From start to finish ON is sweet. I prefer my tea/coffee/milk/etc completely unsweetened, and I definitely find ON sweet, but not cloyingly so, it is still okay. Just like the nose, the taste is very similar to mocha cappuccino mixes you can buy at your supermarket, and stays fairly one-note from start to finish. The finish fades quickly, leaving no aftertaste. Overall, I find that the artificial flavors of this one are very well crafted. It doesn't taste any worse than instant cappuccino mixes, and surprisingly you don't get the familiar acesulfame potassium taste.NOW immediately hits your tongue with a bitter and tannic taste; think a dry over-aged/over-oaked whiskey or wine. My guess is that this is xylitol and stevia playing tricks on my taste buds. However, this bitterness quickly goes away and gives way to... nothing actually. No taste, completely neutral, just like plain water. After you put down your glass and wait a second, the drink finishes with very mild and pleasant flavors of unsweetened cocoa, vanilla, and milk chocolate. The finish lingers for a good 10 minutes, but it tastes like chocolate so no problems there.Overall, although some may find ON overly sweet, I think it still has the edge in taste. It doesn't have off-notes anywhere, and at its worst, tastes like a cheaply made instant cappuccino mix. NOW is nowhere near undrinkable, in fact it is pretty good as well, but the initial sour smell and the bitter bite on your tongue will remind you that you are taking a supplement. (ON > NOW)* Overall:The differences are minor, you can't go wrong with either, and they both get 5 stars from me. But I found myself mostly going for NOW simply because it doesn't have the artificial additives, and while the taste is worse in comparison, it is also sufficiently good. In fact, this experiment encouraged me to try the completely natural unflavored variety of NOW next. I'll probably stick to NOW in the future, and throw in a tub of some crazy flavor of ON once in a while just to keep myself entertained. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy to mix and remarkably tasty *by on Reviewed in the United States January 31, 2011* As a thirty-something father of two, I'm a little late to the Get Buff party. With work, kid extra-curriculars, and frenetic meal times to worry about, in addition to a body that just isn't 20 any more, I'll take my fitness where I can find it. After a lunch time workout at the local gym, I need something to help my body recover. ON's Whey Gold Standard really fits the bill.With a work laptop, lunch, a change of clothes and a towel to wrangle into work each workout day, I place a premium on ease of use and portability. Obviously a 5 pound mega-jug doesn't fit the bill, but this powder can be placed in a blend cup with liquid (I go with 1% milk) and stashed in an insulated container with a freeze pack until after my workout. The label claims it's 'instantized' and while I'm not clear on what that entails, it certainly mixes with ridiculous ease. A couple shakes of the blend cup and I have a nicely frothed up beverage for the drive back to work. There are no powder clumps bobbing at the top or lingering in wait at the bottom, daring me to spoon them out to get my full serving's worth. The drink is velvety smooth.The Mocha Cappuccino's taste is quite delicious by my standards. It isn't quite as chocolatey as Hershey's syrup, but it's a nice full flavor and I could easily see enjoying it for the flavor alone. It also includes coffee as an actual ingredient, which is handy for those of us with caffeine habits.The powder proudly wears its nutritional merits on its sleeve, so I can add little in that regard. If you are looking it up here, you already know that it's low in calories and carbs, but high in whey protein, the particular sort of protein that is most easily absorbed by your body. This particular brand is well regarded, suffering only from the occasional irritation that popular products always engender from people who prefer their brands to be a little more exclusive and against-the-grain. I'm sure there are more esoteric varieties available that are marginally better in some precise way, but a pretty wide Google net seemed to reveal that ON is a well-loved fixture even among some of the die-hard enthusiasts. Considering the exceptional taste and ease of use, that's good enough for me. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good tasting, trusted Protien *by on Reviewed in the United States August 6, 2026* Favorite flavor. Tried & true protien. 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