The present invention related to a method and a device for removing food products from a belt conveyor, comprising a belt conveyor comprising two ends, an endless belt and a drive, for transporting food products on the endless belt from a feed location towards a discharge location, wherein the endless belt comprises a transporting side and a returning side; a removing device for removing food products from the endless belt, comprising: a roller, facing the returning side of the endless belt, wherein the roller is arranged at a predetermined distance from the endless belt; and a frame part, for holding the roller at the predetermined distance; wherein the endless belt is configured to rotate in a first direction and wherein the roller is configured to rotate in the same direction as the endless belt.