Its <u><em>valid</em></u>
VALID is something that is very logical and makes sense in the topic situation
The answer is therefore <u><em>VALID</em></u>
Answer:
The author has a negative view of "nougat."
Explanation: After explaining what nougat is, the author then talks about how candy makers add a number of ingredients that are not healthy. Clearly he or she does not like the use of vegetable fat, and extra amounts of corn syrup and sucrose-thus has a negative view of nougat.