That is why many countries have different consumption tax on basic goods (like raw food or take-away) and non-basic goods (like food when eating out in a restau

That is why many countries have different consumption tax on basic goods (like raw food or take-away) and non-basic goods (like food when eating out in a restaurant). I think that is a great, despite the overhead and I don't see a reason why this approach should not be taken over having a high income tax.