Where did we find Optimum Nutrition gold standard whey listed in public databases?

We found Optimum Nutrition gold standard whey listed in 2 of the public product catalogues we check: Open Food Facts, Nudger GTIN dataset (CC-BY 4.0). The EAN 4738975744044 matches the GS1 mod-10 checksum format. We do not verify or guarantee these findings — contact the manufacturer or the relevant regulator for definitive verification.

What did our recall registry scan return for Optimum Nutrition gold standard whey?

Our recall registry scan returned 0 matches for Optimum Nutrition gold standard whey across CPSC, FDA, RAPEX, Health Canada, and NHTSA. Our scan of regulated-substance lists (ECHA SVHC, REACH Annex XVII, RoHS, Stockholm POPs, CLP Annex VI) returned 11 name match(es) against the label text. We do not verify or guarantee these findings — contact the manufacturer or the relevant regulator for definitive verification.

What country does the GS1 prefix on EAN 4738975744044 indicate?

The GS1 prefix 473 on EAN 4738975744044 indicates the issuing office in unknown. This is where the brand owner registered the EAN with GS1; it is not necessarily where the product was manufactured. Source: GS1 country code list (https://www.gs1.org/standards/id-keys/company-prefix). We do not verify or guarantee these findings — contact the manufacturer or the relevant regulator for definitive verification.

What recall notices did we find matching Optimum Nutrition gold standard whey?

Our scan of public recall registries (CPSC, FDA, RAPEX, Health Canada, NHTSA) returned 0 matching records for Optimum Nutrition gold standard whey. Coverage gaps exist outside these registries. We do not verify or guarantee these findings — contact the manufacturer or the relevant regulator for definitive verification.

What ingredient information did we find about gold standard whey?

Ingredient text is indexed for gold standard whey; see the ingredients section on this page for the full list. Our scan of regulated-substance lists returned 11 name match(es) against the label text. Name matches indicate possible presence based on label text only; they do not confirm actual batch composition. We do not verify or guarantee these findings — contact the manufacturer or the relevant regulator for definitive verification.

gold standard whey (4738975744044) — Product Wiki

Identity

Name: gold standard whey
Barcode (EAN/GTIN): 4738975744044
Brand / Manufacturer: Optimum Nutrition
Category: Whey powder
Country of Origin: Thailand

Description

2.56 kg is the declared pack size for gold standard whey. Per 100 g the declared energy value is 395 kcal (1650 kJ). Nutrition per 100 g runs to 4.93 g of fat, 3.29 g of it saturated, 9.87 g of carbohydrate, including 3.29 g of sugars, 78.9 g of protein, 3.29 g of fibre and 1.07 g of salt. It carries a Nutri-Score of D. Its stated ingredients: Protein Blend (Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Hydrolyzed Whey Protein), Cocoa Powder (Processed with Alkali), Sunflower and/or Soy Lecithin, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Acesulfame Potassium.. CONTAINS: MILK AND SOY. It is recorded as originating in Thailand. The allergen declaration covers milk and soybeans.

Regulated substances (4)

lecithin (Food additive (E-number))
acesulfame potassium (Food additive (E-number))
Milk (incl. lactose) (Allergen)
Soybeans (Allergen)

Ingredients

Protein Blend (Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Hydrolyzed Whey Protein), Cocoa Powder (Processed with Alkali), Sunflower and/or Soy Lecithin, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Acesulfame Potassium.. CONTAINS: MILK AND SOY.

Nutrition facts (per 100 g)

Field	Per 100 g
Energy	1650 kJ / 395 kcal
Fat	4.93 g
Saturated fat	3.29 g
Carbohydrates	9.87 g
of which sugars	3.29 g
Fibre	3.29 g
Protein	78.9 g
Salt	1.07 g
Sodium	0.43 g

Data: Open Food Facts community, openfoodfacts.org (CC BY-SA 3.0). Values are typical per-100g manufacturer declarations and may vary by batch. Informational only — not dietary advice.

Food additive (E-number) (2)

lecithin CAS 8002-43-5
acesulfame potassium CAS 55589-62-3 ❗ (Warning) +3H PubChem

Source: EU Regulation 1333/2008

Allergen (3)

Soybeans
Milk (incl. lactose)
Soybeans

Source: EU Regulation 1169/2011 Annex II

EU CLP Harmonised Hazard (2)

potassium CAS 7440-09-7 ❗🌍 (Warning) +3H PubChem
potassium,sodium 2,4-diamino-3-[4-(2-sulfonatoethoxysulfonyl)phenylazo]-5-[4-(2-sulfonatoethoxysulfonyl)-2-sulfonatophenylazo]-benzenesulfonate CAS 187026-95-5

Source: ECHA CLP Annex VI

EU Cosmetic Ingredient (CosIng) (3)

HYDROLYZED WHEY PROTEIN
LECITHIN CAS 8002-43-5 / 8030-76-0 (soybean)
WHEY PROTEIN CAS 84082-51-9

Source: EU CosIng Ingredient & Fragrance Inventory

EU Pesticide Active Substance (1)

Lecithin CAS 8002-43-5

Source: EU Commission DG SANTE Pesticides DB

FDA Added to Food (US) (3)

ACESULFAME POTASSIUM CAS 55589-62-3 ❗ (Warning) +3H PubChem
WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE CAS 977102-05-8
LECITHIN CAS 8002-43-5

Source: U.S. FDA Substances Added to Food

FDA SCOGS (Select Committee on GRAS Substances) (1)

Lecithin CAS 8002-43-5

Source: U.S. FDA SCOGS Database

What we found about this product

A factual report of what public registries and product databases returned for this EAN. We do not authenticate products or issue safety verdicts — we only report what we found.

Identifier checks

📋 EAN format: the GTIN-13 mod-10 checksum is consistent with the GS1 standard (format check only; does not authenticate the physical product)
📋 Brand entries found: no entry for Optimum Nutrition in the Wikidata brand registry (our coverage of Wikidata is partial; absence is not a finding either way)
📋 Listed in 2 of the public product catalogues we check: Open Food Facts, Nudger GTIN dataset (CC-BY 4.0) (catalogue presence only; the listing itself does not authenticate the product)

Registry scans

📋 Recall registry scan returned 0 matches (sources scanned: CPSC, FDA, RAPEX, Health Canada, NHTSA. Coverage gaps exist; we cannot speak to records outside these registries)
📋 Substance database scan returned 11 name matches with H-codes / regulated-substance entries (see substances section. This is a name match against label/ingredient text only; it does not confirm batch presence)
📋 Banned-ingredient scan (EU Cosmetic Annex II) returned 0 matches (source: EU Reg. 1223/2009. Scanned against available label text only)
📋 Certifications listed in our databases: none found (registries scanned: EU Ecolabel, US ENERGY STAR, US EPA Safer Choice. Many legitimate products are not enrolled in these schemes)
📋 Medical device registry: not listed in US FDA GUDID or EU EUDAMED (most consumer products are not medical devices and would not be expected to appear)

Sources scanned: GS1 country prefix · Wikidata brand registry · Open Beauty / Food Facts · USDA FDC Branded Foods · Nudger GTIN dataset · EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · US CPSC · US FDA recalls · Health Canada Recalls · NHTSA recalls · ECHA SVHC · REACH Annex XVII · EU RoHS · Stockholm POPs · CLP Annex VI · EU Cosmetic Annex II · EU Ecolabel · US ENERGY STAR · US EPA Safer Choice · US FDA GUDID · EU EUDAMED.
Last refreshed: 2026-09-28.

About this section. We aggregated what we found across 24 public registries and product databases as of 2026-09-28. This is not an authentication, certification, or safety endorsement. Coverage gaps in our source data exist. For definitive verification, please contact the manufacturer or the relevant regulator directly.

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Provenance

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gold standard whey

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Description

Regulated substances (4)

Ingredients

Nutrition facts (per 100 g)

Food additive (E-number) (2)

Allergen (3)

EU CLP Harmonised Hazard (2)

EU Cosmetic Ingredient (CosIng) (3)

EU Pesticide Active Substance (1)

FDA Added to Food (US) (3)

FDA SCOGS (Select Committee on GRAS Substances) (1)

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gold standard whey

Identity

Description

Regulated substances (4)

Ingredients

Nutrition facts (per 100 g)

Food additive (E-number) (2)

Allergen (3)

EU CLP Harmonised Hazard (2)

EU Cosmetic Ingredient (CosIng) (3)

EU Pesticide Active Substance (1)

FDA Added to Food (US) (3)

FDA SCOGS (Select Committee on GRAS Substances) (1)

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