Curry has become more prominent than burgoo in the modern Royal Navy and many other fleets. One suggested reason is that spices are easier to carry than ship's biscuit. Another is that many contemporary diners probably prefer curry to burgoo's thickness. Japanese attempts at burgoo used rice flour as the thickener. The reason for that choice is uncertain; a more ample local supply is the suggested explanation.
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Curry and rice flour in naval meals
Spices may have made curry easier to provision, while a plentiful local supply may explain Japan's use of rice flour in burgoo.