Optimum Nutrition

Gold Standard Whey

Vanilla Ice Cream · 2 lb · US · Last verified 2026-04-25

Editorial opinion based on listed ingredients. Not medical or nutritional advice.

Verdict

Classic whey isolate with a clean base and two common additives.

Findings

Watch: Sucralose — Non-caloric artificial sweetener. FDA-approved, mixed public-study signal on gut microbiome effects.
Watch: Soy Lecithin — Emulsifier extracted from soy. Common in powders for mixability. Usually well-tolerated.

Founder's take

Label is short and readable. Sucralose and soy lecithin put this at yellow — not a dealbreaker for most, but worth knowing what you're drinking.

Serving Size 2 lb

Whey Protein Isolate24g

Natural Flavor—

Sucralose—

Soy Lecithin—