Abstract: Process for producing shaped bodies from pasty foodstuff which is arranged between two foil layers and is then introduced into a mold composed of two dies, wherein the two foil layers protrude laterally beyond the dies. The two dies are then moved toward each other, so that the foodstuff is plastically deformed and any excess foodstuff quantity is squeezed out of the gap between the two dies. After opening of the dies, the foodstuff is removed by means of the protruding portions of the foil layers and is subsequently cooled to solidification temperature. The excess foodstuff quantity located outside of the contour of the shaped body formed by the foodstuff is then broken off from the shaped body and the two foil layers are removed.