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