Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder - Double Rich Chocolate Flavor (1 lb) | Muscle Recovery & Post-Workout Supplement for Athletes & Fitness Enthusiasts

The double rich chocolate flavor is just not great. Taste is subjective so I don't want to be too harsh, but I just can't do this flavor. It makes me want to throw up almost. There's not enough of the flavor to the point where other ingredients became very prevalent in the taste.The product itself is nice being low-calorie, good amount of protein, etc. Just pick a flavor you think you'll like, and I think it's best to order the 1lb bag because you may just hate it from the start. You may as well save some money that way. Unfortunately, this kind of thing is just trial and error but I won't be picking double rich chocolate again.Editing this review to recommend mixing this with milk instead of water. Mixing with water was horrible. Mixing with milk? It's pretty enjoyable and tasty. Wish it dissolved a bit better though.The only protein powder that had no side effects. Way better than the extreme milk chocolate flavor taste wise.I’ve been using this protein product for a while. Compared to other products, this is great value for money.OkJust started taking protein so I was hesitant on the flavor but it's not bad at all. It also depends heavily on what milk you use. If you use almond milk, the chocolate taste stands out even more. Definitely a pleasant drink to have after a workout on a hot day.Tastes good and mixes well.Just saidPROS: I bought this size so that I can try it because I've never had a protein shake before and I didn't want to waste the product and my money. I actually liked it. It has pretty good flavor, the scoop was actually in the bag, not too high in calories, and a good amount of protein.CONS: I tried it with a cup of soy milk right away. Not a rich double chocolate flavor that's advertised. It's more like chocolate milk. If I used less milk the flavor was better. I can't imagine what it tastes like with water. I used a blender bottle to mix the shake. Sometimes there would still be undissolved powder at the bottom even when shaking the mixture with the blender ball vigorously. Don't count on it to keep you full for long, although it's protein, it's not much and it's still a fluid that doesn't keep you full for long.Another thing is that I tried the product with real milk, and it ended up having a sour taste. Maybe that was my taste buds because I don't like regular milk but it did taste a bit off to me.Packaging-wise I didn't like it. Like most products now, it was halfway full, the seal was a bit hard to close at first (maybe I'm just weak).OVERALL: As someone trying to lose weight, I will not purchase again for two reasons: 1) the flavor wasn't that great and 2)it didn't in any way shape or form control my hunger. I had the serving size (1 scoop -120 calories) and about a cup of soy milk (80 calories). I think it was just a waste of calories because fluid is so easy to digest so it doesn't keep you full which is the whole point of the protein. I might as well get those 24 - 30 grams of protein by eating REAL FOOD that will satiate my hunger for 3-4 hours instead of 1-2.The best by far of any Whey I've tried.Tasty with ice and feels like human fuel.Fast delivery by seller and quality as expected of optimum nutritionDo not buy this guys, they are just clearing the stock. The expiry on mine is March 2020. I mean..... *Sigh*I READ MANY REVIEWS THAT THEY RECEIVED OLD STOCK , TRIED MY LUCK.. ITS TRUE I RECVD THE PACKAGE TODAY I.E 5 FEB 2020, MFG/ EXP IS - MFD 3/18, EXP 3/20.. NEXT MONTH ! THIS IS VERY WRONG AND THE SELLER SHUD BARRED FROM SELLING ON AMAZON AS HE IS CLEARING HIS OLD STOCK CLEARING CHEATING US/ CUSTOMERS ! SO EITHER I FINISH THE PACK IN NEXT 20 DAYS OR THROW IT !!SELLER - BRIGHT COMMODITIES . DO RESPOND AS YOU ARE CHEATING CUSTOMERS AGAIN N AGAIN !!Hmm. So I ignored the comments and ordered this. These have very less validity left ..2 months for me. Let's see if I can finish it. Thankfully it is only 1 lbs 14 servings. Dont order high quantity from this seller. CHEAT!!