Apparatus for separating solid food matter from a received mixture comprising water and solid food matter, the apparatus comprises a filtering mesh 15 and one or more fluid sources 20b. The filtering mesh is configured to allow passage of water therethrough and to inhibit passage of at least some of the solid food matter therethrough. The one or more fluid sources is configured to direct fluid onto the received mixture comprising water and solid food matter and/or onto a mixture comprising water and solid food matter which has passed through the filtering mesh. Preferably the apparatus separates potato peel and starch from a received mixture of potato peel, starch and water and a food processing apparatus may communicate with the apparatus. Also disclosed is a method of separating solid food matter from a received mixture comprising water and solid food matter. Also disclosed is a kit of parts comprising a filtering mesh, a container and one or more fluid sources.
