The often home made Balicho is made from krill which are small crustaceans, so say some sources.
Despite being commonly described as a shrimp paste, some sources state Balichao is actually made with krill. Balichaos are noted to have a tradition of being home made, and can take up to a month to mature. Krill are small crustaceans of the order Euphausiacea, and are found in all the world's oceans. 
