Some of the new stuff is not usable in things yet. Cedar is used in the essential oil plant and the perfume factory. The Game Guide (link in my signature) has a chapter that explains what each facility uses.[/quote]
I too have been trying to find out what ingredients will be used in each facility.
For instance, what ingredients are needed in the Chinese Restaurant. 
(I'm reluctant to spend my FC until I know...)
And it is not yet in the Game Guide; most of the new facilities (10/22 update) are not yet there. 
I did search, several times.
When the Game Guide is updated with the new facs, could you please post a stickie that says so?
Thank you for wonderful game and keeping it interesting.