If you want to determine the richness of a good bar of chocolate, look at:

Percentage of cocoa.

Percentage of cacao.

The fat content.

The number of calories.

How many ingredients should you see on the label of a truly fine chocolate confection?

Several dozen, at least.

No more than 12.

Six to 10.

As few as possible.

What's the shelf life on very fine chocolate truffles or bon-bons?

Ten days to four weeks.

Six to eight weeks.

Six months, max.

As long as you can keep the lid on the box.

If chocolate is "dutched," that means it:

Contains heavy cream.

Was processed with alkaline.

Contains twice the butterfat.

Was heated, then quickly cooled, during processing.

Was once enjoyed by President Reagan

If you're examining a truffle, one way to judge freshness (short of eating it), is to:

Flip it over.

Smell it.

Squeeze it slightly.

Shake it.

What use of chocolate is popular with consumers?

Salads.

Seasoning for meat.

Skin treatment.

All of the above.

Americans purchase the most chocolate for what holiday?

Valentine's Day.

Christmas.

Halloween.

Easter

On the label of a chocolate bar or confection, ''chocolate liquor'' is:

A sign the product is for adults only.

Has nothing to do with alcohol.

Is a preservative.

Is a filler that should be avoided.