. . . "When the fleecy confectionery material contains chewing gum base, the rotary cylindrical member 1 is heated to a temperature on the order of 150??? C. by induction heating to melt the material in the melting chamber 4 and when the fleecy confectionery material comprises one or more of saccharides such as sugar, glucose, maltose and lactose, the rotary cylindrical member 1 is heated to a temperatur" .