Ingredients, colour-coded
What needs attention
- DoubtfulWhey
Whey comes from cheese making, so the rennet question applies: pig rennet is prohibited, rennet from a correctly slaughtered animal is permitted, and rennet from an animal that was not slaughtered is disputed. The pack rarely says which rennet was used. Doubtful unless it came from cheese made with microbial rennet, or the product has a halal logo.
- DoubtfulFlavourings
The word "flavouring" does not say what a flavour is made from or dissolved in. Most are plant-based or synthetic, but some are carried in alcohol or glycerol of unstated source, and a few contain animal ingredients. Doubtful unless the pack says plant-based or alcohol-free, or shows a halal logo.
Full ingredient list
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)
What to check on this pack
The first ingredient listed is whey protein blend [milk] and the list has 5 named ingredients. No halal or dietary label appears in the product data. 2 of the named ingredients need a closer look:
- whey (doubtful): Whey comes from cheese making, so the rennet question applies: pig rennet is prohibited, rennet from a correctly slaughtered animal is permitted, and rennet from an animal that was not slaughtered is disputed. The pack rarely says which rennet was used. Doubtful unless it came from cheese made with microbial rennet, or the product has a halal logo. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the whey.
- flavourings (doubtful): The word "flavouring" does not say what a flavour is made from or dissolved in. Most are plant-based or synthetic, but some are carried in alcohol or glycerol of unstated source, and a few contain animal ingredients. Doubtful unless the pack says plant-based or alcohol-free, or shows a halal logo. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the flavourings.
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Double Rich Chocolate: pack details
| Pack size | 2 g |
|---|---|
| Sold in | France, United Kingdom |
| Contains (allergens) | milk, soybeans |
| May contain | eggs, gluten, nuts, peanuts |
| Additives | E322, E415, E950, E955 |
| NOVA group | 4 (an ultra-processed food) |
From the Open Food Facts record for this barcode. NOVA is a food-processing scale from 1 to 4 based on the ingredient list, and Nutri-Score runs from A (better) to E. Neither says anything about halal status.
Is Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Double Rich Chocolate vegetarian or vegan?
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Double Rich Chocolate is not labelled vegetarian or vegan. No meat or gelatine is listed, but it contains milk or egg, so it is not vegan; some additives can still be animal-derived.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Double Rich Chocolate contain pork?
No pork is listed in the ingredients. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Double Rich Chocolate contain gelatine?
No gelatine is listed. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Double Rich Chocolate contain alcohol?
No alcohol is listed. Flavourings can occasionally be carried in alcohol, which most scholars accept.
Is Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Double Rich Chocolate halal-certified?
We found no halal label for Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Double Rich Chocolate. See the ingredient check above for what needs attention.
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Ingredient data from Open Food Facts (ODbL), retrieved 2026-10-15. Product photos by Open Food Facts contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Recipes change — always check the pack. This is an ingredient check, not a halal certification.