Food Sources of PQQ. PQQ has been found in all plant foods analyzed to date.1 PQQ-rich foods include parsley, green peppers, kiwi fruit, papaya and tofu.3 These foods contain about 2-3 mcg/100 g. Green tea provides about the same amount per 4-oz. Serving.yrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) is a novel compound found in plant foods that is showing tremendous promise. Health food store retailers need to familiarize themselves as more customers hear about PQQ or are looking for this super-nutrientâs many benefits.
Foods that contain carbohydrates will affect blood glucose levels the most. The foods that contain the most carbohydrate include those from the Fruit Group, the Starch and Starchy Vegetable Group, and the Milk and Yogurt Group. Foods with only carbohydrate may raise blood glucose more quickly than those that also contain fats and protein.
What other types of sugars are there? The food supply contains a variety of sugars called monosaccharides (single sugar units like fructose and glucose) and disaccharides (two monosaccharides linked together). Glucose is the main source of energy for the body because most complex sugars and carbohydrates break down into glucose during digestion.